Finding the Third Proportional to 203,006 and 437,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,006 and 437,116 is: 941,205.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,006 : 437,116 = 437,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,006/437,116 = 437,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,006x = 437,116 × 437,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,006x = 191,070,397,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,070,397,456/203,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,205.67
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