Finding the Third Proportional to 203,678 and 447,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,678 and 447,476 is: 983,094.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,678 : 447,476 = 447,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,678/447,476 = 447,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,678x = 447,476 × 447,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,678x = 200,234,770,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,234,770,576/203,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,094.74
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