Finding the Third Proportional to 203,818 and 416,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,818 and 416,706 is: 851,955.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,818 : 416,706 = 416,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,818/416,706 = 416,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,818x = 416,706 × 416,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,818x = 173,643,890,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,643,890,436/203,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,955.62
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