Finding the Third Proportional to 203,198 and 439,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,198 and 439,804 is: 951,916.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,198 : 439,804 = 439,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,198/439,804 = 439,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,198x = 439,804 × 439,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,198x = 193,427,558,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,427,558,416/203,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,916.64
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