Finding the Third Proportional to 203,478 and 441,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,478 and 441,983 is: 960,049.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,478 : 441,983 = 441,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,478/441,983 = 441,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,478x = 441,983 × 441,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,478x = 195,348,972,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,348,972,289/203,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,049.60
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