Finding the Third Proportional to 203,150 and 437,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,150 and 437,519 is: 942,273.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,150 : 437,519 = 437,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,150/437,519 = 437,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,150x = 437,519 × 437,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,150x = 191,422,875,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,422,875,361/203,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,273.57
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