Finding the Third Proportional to 203,499 and 442,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,499 and 442,029 is: 960,150.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,499 : 442,029 = 442,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,499/442,029 = 442,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,499x = 442,029 × 442,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,499x = 195,389,636,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,389,636,841/203,499 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,150.35
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