Finding the Third Proportional to 203,464 and 441,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,464 and 441,956 is: 959,998.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,464 : 441,956 = 441,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,464/441,956 = 441,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,464x = 441,956 × 441,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,464x = 195,325,105,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,325,105,936/203,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,998.36
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