Finding the Third Proportional to 203,946 and 437,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,946 and 437,424 is: 938,188.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,946 : 437,424 = 437,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,946/437,424 = 437,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,946x = 437,424 × 437,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,946x = 191,339,755,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,339,755,776/203,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,188.32
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