Finding the Third Proportional to 203,485 and 441,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,485 and 441,986 is: 960,029.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,485 : 441,986 = 441,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,485/441,986 = 441,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,485x = 441,986 × 441,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,485x = 195,351,624,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,351,624,196/203,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,029.61
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