Finding the Third Proportional to 203,572 and 447,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,572 and 447,304 is: 982,850.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,572 : 447,304 = 447,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,572/447,304 = 447,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,572x = 447,304 × 447,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,572x = 200,080,868,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,080,868,416/203,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,850.63
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