Finding the Third Proportional to 203,478 and 443,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,478 and 443,108 is: 964,943.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,478 : 443,108 = 443,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,478/443,108 = 443,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,478x = 443,108 × 443,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,478x = 196,344,699,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,344,699,664/203,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,943.14
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