Finding the Third Proportional to 203,184 and 439,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,184 and 439,776 is: 951,861.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,184 : 439,776 = 439,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,184/439,776 = 439,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,184x = 439,776 × 439,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,184x = 193,402,930,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,402,930,176/203,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,861.02
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