Finding the Third Proportional to 205,324 and 445,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,324 and 445,720 is: 967,574.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,324 : 445,720 = 445,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,324/445,720 = 445,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,324x = 445,720 × 445,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,324x = 198,666,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,666,318,400/205,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,574.75
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