Finding the Third Proportional to 203,694 and 425,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,694 and 425,964 is: 890,774.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,694 : 425,964 = 425,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,694/425,964 = 425,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,694x = 425,964 × 425,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,694x = 181,445,329,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,445,329,296/203,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,774.05
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