Finding the Third Proportional to 203,496 and 442,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,496 and 442,010 is: 960,081.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,496 : 442,010 = 442,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,496/442,010 = 442,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,496x = 442,010 × 442,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,496x = 195,372,840,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,372,840,100/203,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,081.97
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