Finding the Third Proportional to 203,598 and 438,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,598 and 438,751 is: 945,502.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,598 : 438,751 = 438,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,598/438,751 = 438,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,598x = 438,751 × 438,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,598x = 192,502,440,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,502,440,001/203,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 945,502.61
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