Finding the Third Proportional to 203,463 and 443,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,463 and 443,367 is: 966,142.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,463 : 443,367 = 443,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,463/443,367 = 443,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,463x = 443,367 × 443,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,463x = 196,574,296,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,574,296,689/203,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,142.72
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