Finding the Third Proportional to 203,208.75 and 434,438.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,208.75 and 434,438.44 is: 928,782.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,208.75 : 434,438.44 = 434,438.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,208.75/434,438.44 = 434,438.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,208.75x = 434,438.44 × 434,438.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,208.75x = 188,736,755,977.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,736,755,977.44/203,208.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,782.62
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