Finding the Third Proportional to 203,282 and 445,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,282 and 445,948 is: 978,294.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,282 : 445,948 = 445,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,282/445,948 = 445,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,282x = 445,948 × 445,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,282x = 198,869,618,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,869,618,704/203,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,294.28
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