Finding the Third Proportional to 204,996 and 450,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,996 and 450,350 is: 989,361.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,996 : 450,350 = 450,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,996/450,350 = 450,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,996x = 450,350 × 450,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,996x = 202,815,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,815,122,500/204,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,361.37
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