Finding the Third Proportional to 203,074 and 440,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,074 and 440,046 is: 953,546.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,074 : 440,046 = 440,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,074/440,046 = 440,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,074x = 440,046 × 440,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,074x = 193,640,482,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,640,482,116/203,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,546.40
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