Finding the Third Proportional to 203,868 and 433,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,868 and 433,980 is: 923,826.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,868 : 433,980 = 433,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,868/433,980 = 433,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,868x = 433,980 × 433,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,868x = 188,338,640,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,338,640,400/203,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,826.40
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