Finding the Third Proportional to 203,514 and 443,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,514 and 443,187 is: 965,116.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,514 : 443,187 = 443,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,514/443,187 = 443,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,514x = 443,187 × 443,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,514x = 196,414,716,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,414,716,969/203,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,116.49
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