Finding the Third Proportional to 205,532 and 448,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,532 and 448,317 is: 977,892.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,532 : 448,317 = 448,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,532/448,317 = 448,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,532x = 448,317 × 448,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,532x = 200,988,132,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,988,132,489/205,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,892.17
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