Finding the Third Proportional to 203,936 and 441,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,936 and 441,471 is: 955,675.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,936 : 441,471 = 441,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,936/441,471 = 441,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,936x = 441,471 × 441,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,936x = 194,896,643,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,896,643,841/203,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,675.52
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