Finding the Third Proportional to 205,864 and 440,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,864 and 440,266 is: 941,564.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,864 : 440,266 = 440,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,864/440,266 = 440,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,864x = 440,266 × 440,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,864x = 193,834,150,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,834,150,756/205,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,564.09
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