Finding the Third Proportional to 203,935 and 437,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,935 and 437,385 is: 938,071.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,935 : 437,385 = 437,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,935/437,385 = 437,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,935x = 437,385 × 437,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,935x = 191,305,638,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,305,638,225/203,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,071.63
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