Finding the Third Proportional to 203,554 and 434,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,554 and 434,160 is: 926,019.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,554 : 434,160 = 434,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,554/434,160 = 434,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,554x = 434,160 × 434,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,554x = 188,494,905,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,494,905,600/203,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,019.17
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