Finding the Third Proportional to 203,761 and 447,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,761 and 447,859 is: 984,377.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,761 : 447,859 = 447,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,761/447,859 = 447,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,761x = 447,859 × 447,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,761x = 200,577,683,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,577,683,881/203,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,377.21
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