Finding the Third Proportional to 203,796 and 418,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,796 and 418,932 is: 861,175.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,796 : 418,932 = 418,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,796/418,932 = 418,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,796x = 418,932 × 418,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,796x = 175,504,020,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,504,020,624/203,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,175.00
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