Finding the Third Proportional to 203,062 and 446,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,062 and 446,624 is: 982,325.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,062 : 446,624 = 446,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,062/446,624 = 446,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,062x = 446,624 × 446,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,062x = 199,472,997,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,472,997,376/203,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,325.58
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