Finding the Third Proportional to 203,844 and 432,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,844 and 432,356 is: 917,033.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,844 : 432,356 = 432,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,844/432,356 = 432,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,844x = 432,356 × 432,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,844x = 186,931,710,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,931,710,736/203,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,033.18
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