Finding the Third Proportional to 205,068 and 441,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,068 and 441,240 is: 949,405.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,068 : 441,240 = 441,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,068/441,240 = 441,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,068x = 441,240 × 441,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,068x = 194,692,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,692,737,600/205,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,405.75
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