Finding the Third Proportional to 203,944 and 437,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,944 and 437,402 is: 938,103.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,944 : 437,402 = 437,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,944/437,402 = 437,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,944x = 437,402 × 437,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,944x = 191,320,509,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,320,509,604/203,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,103.15
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