Finding the Third Proportional to 203,722 and 448,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,722 and 448,056 is: 985,432.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,722 : 448,056 = 448,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,722/448,056 = 448,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,722x = 448,056 × 448,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,722x = 200,754,179,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,754,179,136/203,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,432.01
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