Finding the Third Proportional to 203,180 and 436,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,180 and 436,600 is: 938,180.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,180 : 436,600 = 436,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,180/436,600 = 436,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,180x = 436,600 × 436,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,180x = 190,619,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,619,560,000/203,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,180.73
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