Finding the Third Proportional to 203,908 and 449,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,908 and 449,288 is: 989,954.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,908 : 449,288 = 449,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,908/449,288 = 449,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,908x = 449,288 × 449,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,908x = 201,859,706,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,859,706,944/203,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,954.82
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