Finding the Third Proportional to 203,742 and 433,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,742 and 433,764 is: 923,477.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,742 : 433,764 = 433,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,742/433,764 = 433,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,742x = 433,764 × 433,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,742x = 188,151,207,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,151,207,696/203,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,477.77
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