Finding the Third Proportional to 203,837 and 479,615.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,837 and 479,615.75 is: 1,128,505.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,837 : 479,615.75 = 479,615.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,837/479,615.75 = 479,615.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,837x = 479,615.75 × 479,615.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,837x = 230,031,267,648.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,031,267,648.06/203,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,505.95
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