Finding the Third Proportional to 204,793 and 448,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,793 and 448,953 is: 984,207.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,793 : 448,953 = 448,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,793/448,953 = 448,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,793x = 448,953 × 448,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,793x = 201,558,796,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,558,796,209/204,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,207.45
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