Finding the Third Proportional to 203,492 and 441,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,492 and 441,998 is: 960,048.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,492 : 441,998 = 441,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,492/441,998 = 441,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,492x = 441,998 × 441,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,492x = 195,362,232,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,362,232,004/203,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,048.71
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