Finding the Third Proportional to 203,716 and 448,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,716 and 448,044 is: 985,408.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,716 : 448,044 = 448,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,716/448,044 = 448,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,716x = 448,044 × 448,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,716x = 200,743,425,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,743,425,936/203,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,408.24
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