Finding the Third Proportional to 203,582 and 443,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,582 and 443,304 is: 965,303.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,582 : 443,304 = 443,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,582/443,304 = 443,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,582x = 443,304 × 443,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,582x = 196,518,436,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,518,436,416/203,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,303.59
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