Finding the Third Proportional to 204,904 and 447,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,904 and 447,168 is: 975,867.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,904 : 447,168 = 447,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,904/447,168 = 447,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,904x = 447,168 × 447,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,904x = 199,959,220,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,959,220,224/204,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,867.82
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