Finding the Third Proportional to 205,728 and 448,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,728 and 448,872 is: 979,380.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,728 : 448,872 = 448,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,728/448,872 = 448,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,728x = 448,872 × 448,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,728x = 201,486,072,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,486,072,384/205,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,380.89
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