Finding the Third Proportional to 205,432 and 441,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,432 and 441,524 is: 948,943.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,432 : 441,524 = 441,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,432/441,524 = 441,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,432x = 441,524 × 441,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,432x = 194,943,442,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,943,442,576/205,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,943.90
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