Finding the Third Proportional to 203,232 and 467,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,232 and 467,424 is: 1,075,053.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,232 : 467,424 = 467,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,232/467,424 = 467,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,232x = 467,424 × 467,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,232x = 218,485,195,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,485,195,776/203,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,053.12
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