Finding the Third Proportional to 205,326 and 445,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,326 and 445,724 is: 967,582.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,326 : 445,724 = 445,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,326/445,724 = 445,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,326x = 445,724 × 445,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,326x = 198,669,884,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,669,884,176/205,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,582.69
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