Finding the Third Proportional to 203,458 and 441,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,458 and 441,943 is: 959,970.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,458 : 441,943 = 441,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,458/441,943 = 441,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,458x = 441,943 × 441,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,458x = 195,313,615,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,313,615,249/203,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,970.19
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