Finding the Third Proportional to 203,544 and 440,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,544 and 440,970 is: 955,344.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,544 : 440,970 = 440,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,544/440,970 = 440,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,544x = 440,970 × 440,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,544x = 194,454,540,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,454,540,900/203,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,344.01
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