Finding the Third Proportional to 203,484 and 412,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,484 and 412,506 is: 836,238.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,484 : 412,506 = 412,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,484/412,506 = 412,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,484x = 412,506 × 412,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,484x = 170,161,200,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,161,200,036/203,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,238.72
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