Finding the Third Proportional to 203,935 and 447,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,935 and 447,265 is: 980,930.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,935 : 447,265 = 447,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,935/447,265 = 447,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,935x = 447,265 × 447,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,935x = 200,045,980,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,045,980,225/203,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,930.10
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