Finding the Third Proportional to 203,506 and 434,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,506 and 434,029 is: 925,678.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,506 : 434,029 = 434,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,506/434,029 = 434,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,506x = 434,029 × 434,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,506x = 188,381,172,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,381,172,841/203,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,678.72
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