Finding the Third Proportional to 203,432 and 443,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,432 and 443,028 is: 964,812.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,432 : 443,028 = 443,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,432/443,028 = 443,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,432x = 443,028 × 443,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,432x = 196,273,808,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,273,808,784/203,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,812.86
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