Finding the Third Proportional to 203,070 and 440,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,070 and 440,037 is: 953,526.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,070 : 440,037 = 440,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,070/440,037 = 440,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,070x = 440,037 × 440,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,070x = 193,632,561,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,632,561,369/203,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,526.18
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