Finding the Third Proportional to 204,818 and 445,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,818 and 445,586 is: 969,382.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,818 : 445,586 = 445,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,818/445,586 = 445,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,818x = 445,586 × 445,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,818x = 198,546,883,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,546,883,396/204,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,382.00
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