Finding the Third Proportional to 204,777 and 425,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,777 and 425,902 is: 885,805.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,777 : 425,902 = 425,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,777/425,902 = 425,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,777x = 425,902 × 425,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,777x = 181,392,513,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,392,513,604/204,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,805.11
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