Finding the Third Proportional to 203,916 and 444,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,916 and 444,696 is: 969,784.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,916 : 444,696 = 444,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,916/444,696 = 444,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,916x = 444,696 × 444,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,916x = 197,754,532,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,754,532,416/203,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,784.29
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