Finding the Third Proportional to 204,985 and 441,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,985 and 441,108 is: 949,221.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,985 : 441,108 = 441,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,985/441,108 = 441,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,985x = 441,108 × 441,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,985x = 194,576,267,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,576,267,664/204,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,221.98
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