Finding the Third Proportional to 203,368 and 445,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,368 and 445,976 is: 978,003.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,368 : 445,976 = 445,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,368/445,976 = 445,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,368x = 445,976 × 445,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,368x = 198,894,592,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,894,592,576/203,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,003.39
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