Finding the Third Proportional to 205,128 and 447,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,128 and 447,264 is: 975,220.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,128 : 447,264 = 447,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,128/447,264 = 447,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,128x = 447,264 × 447,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,128x = 200,045,085,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,045,085,696/205,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,220.77
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