Finding the Third Proportional to 203,504 and 442,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,504 and 442,039 is: 960,170.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,504 : 442,039 = 442,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,504/442,039 = 442,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,504x = 442,039 × 442,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,504x = 195,398,477,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,398,477,521/203,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,170.21
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