Finding the Third Proportional to 203,137 and 437,489.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,137 and 437,489.50 is: 942,206.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,137 : 437,489.50 = 437,489.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,137/437,489.50 = 437,489.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,137x = 437,489.50 × 437,489.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,137x = 191,397,062,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,397,062,610.25/203,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,206.80
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