Finding the Third Proportional to 203,634 and 425,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,634 and 425,844 is: 890,534.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,634 : 425,844 = 425,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,634/425,844 = 425,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,634x = 425,844 × 425,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,634x = 181,343,112,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,343,112,336/203,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,534.55
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