Finding the Third Proportional to 204,797 and 448,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,797 and 448,959 is: 984,214.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,797 : 448,959 = 448,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,797/448,959 = 448,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,797x = 448,959 × 448,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,797x = 201,564,183,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,564,183,681/204,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,214.53
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