Finding the Third Proportional to 203,136 and 440,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,136 and 440,169 is: 953,788.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,136 : 440,169 = 440,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,136/440,169 = 440,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,136x = 440,169 × 440,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,136x = 193,748,748,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,748,748,561/203,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,788.34
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