Finding the Third Proportional to 204,822 and 445,592.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,822 and 445,592.25 is: 969,390.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,822 : 445,592.25 = 445,592.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,822/445,592.25 = 445,592.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,822x = 445,592.25 × 445,592.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,822x = 198,552,453,260.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,552,453,260.06/204,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,390.27
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