Finding the Third Proportional to 203,128 and 440,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,128 and 440,153 is: 953,756.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,128 : 440,153 = 440,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,128/440,153 = 440,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,128x = 440,153 × 440,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,128x = 193,734,663,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,734,663,409/203,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,756.56
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