Finding the Third Proportional to 203,872 and 447,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,872 and 447,104 is: 980,526.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,872 : 447,104 = 447,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,872/447,104 = 447,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,872x = 447,104 × 447,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,872x = 199,901,986,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,901,986,816/203,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,526.93
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