Finding the Third Proportional to 203,016 and 437,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,016 and 437,136 is: 941,245.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,016 : 437,136 = 437,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,016/437,136 = 437,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,016x = 437,136 × 437,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,016x = 191,087,882,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,087,882,496/203,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,245.43
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