Finding the Third Proportional to 204,805.13 and 448,972.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,805.13 and 448,972.88 is: 984,236.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,805.13 : 448,972.88 = 448,972.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,805.13/448,972.88 = 448,972.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,805.13x = 448,972.88 × 448,972.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,805.13x = 201,576,642,485.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,576,642,485.77/204,805.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,236.32
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