Finding the Third Proportional to 203,224 and 446,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,224 and 446,670 is: 981,744.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,224 : 446,670 = 446,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,224/446,670 = 446,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,224x = 446,670 × 446,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,224x = 199,514,088,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,514,088,900/203,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,744.72
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