Finding the Third Proportional to 203,520 and 445,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,520 and 445,596 is: 975,608.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,520 : 445,596 = 445,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,520/445,596 = 445,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,520x = 445,596 × 445,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,520x = 198,555,795,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,555,795,216/203,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,608.27
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