Finding the Third Proportional to 203,590 and 437,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,590 and 437,276 is: 939,192.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,590 : 437,276 = 437,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,590/437,276 = 437,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,590x = 437,276 × 437,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,590x = 191,210,300,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,210,300,176/203,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,192.99
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