Finding the Third Proportional to 203,654 and 447,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,654 and 447,156 is: 981,804.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,654 : 447,156 = 447,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,654/447,156 = 447,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,654x = 447,156 × 447,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,654x = 199,948,488,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,948,488,336/203,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,804.87
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