Finding the Third Proportional to 203,314 and 446,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,314 and 446,012 is: 978,421.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,314 : 446,012 = 446,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,314/446,012 = 446,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,314x = 446,012 × 446,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,314x = 198,926,704,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,926,704,144/203,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,421.08
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