Finding the Third Proportional to 205,250 and 447,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,250 and 447,652 is: 976,332.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,250 : 447,652 = 447,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,250/447,652 = 447,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,250x = 447,652 × 447,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,250x = 200,392,313,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,392,313,104/205,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,332.83
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