Finding the Third Proportional to 204,986 and 440,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,986 and 440,602 is: 947,040.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,986 : 440,602 = 440,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,986/440,602 = 440,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,986x = 440,602 × 440,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,986x = 194,130,122,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,130,122,404/204,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,040.88
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