Finding the Third Proportional to 203,278 and 445,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,278 and 445,814 is: 977,725.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,278 : 445,814 = 445,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,278/445,814 = 445,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,278x = 445,814 × 445,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,278x = 198,750,122,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,750,122,596/203,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,725.69
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