Finding the Third Proportional to 203,862 and 441,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,862 and 441,744 is: 957,205.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,862 : 441,744 = 441,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,862/441,744 = 441,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,862x = 441,744 × 441,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,862x = 195,137,761,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,137,761,536/203,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,205.18
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