Finding the Third Proportional to 205,772 and 449,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,772 and 449,249 is: 980,816.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,772 : 449,249 = 449,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,772/449,249 = 449,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,772x = 449,249 × 449,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,772x = 201,824,664,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,824,664,001/205,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,816.94
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