Finding the Third Proportional to 203,776 and 442,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,776 and 442,688 is: 961,706.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,776 : 442,688 = 442,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,776/442,688 = 442,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,776x = 442,688 × 442,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,776x = 195,972,665,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,972,665,344/203,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,706.31
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