Finding the Third Proportional to 203,328 and 446,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,328 and 446,553 is: 980,728.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,328 : 446,553 = 446,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,328/446,553 = 446,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,328x = 446,553 × 446,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,328x = 199,409,581,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,409,581,809/203,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,728.59
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