Finding the Third Proportional to 205,260 and 447,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,260 and 447,672 is: 976,372.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,260 : 447,672 = 447,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,260/447,672 = 447,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,260x = 447,672 × 447,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,260x = 200,410,219,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,410,219,584/205,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,372.50
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