Finding the Third Proportional to 203,572 and 435,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,572 and 435,094 is: 929,925.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,572 : 435,094 = 435,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,572/435,094 = 435,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,572x = 435,094 × 435,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,572x = 189,306,788,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,306,788,836/203,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,925.48
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