Finding the Third Proportional to 205,373 and 441,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,373 and 441,302 is: 948,262.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,373 : 441,302 = 441,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,373/441,302 = 441,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,373x = 441,302 × 441,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,373x = 194,747,455,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,747,455,204/205,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,262.21
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