Finding the Third Proportional to 203,808 and 444,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,808 and 444,648 is: 970,088.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,808 : 444,648 = 444,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,808/444,648 = 444,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,808x = 444,648 × 444,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,808x = 197,711,843,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,711,843,904/203,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,088.73
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