Finding the Third Proportional to 203,940 and 437,404.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,940 and 437,404.50 is: 938,132.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,940 : 437,404.50 = 437,404.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,940/437,404.50 = 437,404.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,940x = 437,404.50 × 437,404.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,940x = 191,322,696,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,322,696,620.25/203,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,132.28
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