Finding the Third Proportional to 204,993 and 449,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,993 and 449,467 is: 985,499.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,993 : 449,467 = 449,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,993/449,467 = 449,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,993x = 449,467 × 449,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,993x = 202,020,584,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,020,584,089/204,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,499.92
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