Finding the Third Proportional to 203,682 and 446,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,682 and 446,532 is: 978,932.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,682 : 446,532 = 446,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,682/446,532 = 446,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,682x = 446,532 × 446,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,682x = 199,390,827,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,390,827,024/203,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,932.00
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