Finding the Third Proportional to 204,912 and 419,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,912 and 419,940 is: 860,611.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,912 : 419,940 = 419,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,912/419,940 = 419,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,912x = 419,940 × 419,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,912x = 176,349,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,349,603,600/204,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,611.40
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