Finding the Third Proportional to 203,214 and 446,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,214 and 446,652 is: 981,713.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,214 : 446,652 = 446,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,214/446,652 = 446,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,214x = 446,652 × 446,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,214x = 199,498,009,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,498,009,104/203,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,713.90
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