Finding the Third Proportional to 203,608 and 447,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,608 and 447,096 is: 981,763.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,608 : 447,096 = 447,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,608/447,096 = 447,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,608x = 447,096 × 447,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,608x = 199,894,833,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,894,833,216/203,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,763.16
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