Finding the Third Proportional to 203,760 and 448,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,760 and 448,976 is: 989,298.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,760 : 448,976 = 448,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,760/448,976 = 448,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,760x = 448,976 × 448,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,760x = 201,579,448,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,579,448,576/203,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,298.43
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