Finding the Third Proportional to 203,748 and 445,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,748 and 445,362 is: 973,493.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,748 : 445,362 = 445,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,748/445,362 = 445,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,748x = 445,362 × 445,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,748x = 198,347,311,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,347,311,044/203,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,493.29
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