Finding the Third Proportional to 203,124 and 440,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,124 and 440,148 is: 953,753.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,124 : 440,148 = 440,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,124/440,148 = 440,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,124x = 440,148 × 440,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,124x = 193,730,261,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,730,261,904/203,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,753.68
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