Finding the Third Proportional to 203,948.50 and 437,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,948.50 and 437,421 is: 938,163.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,948.50 : 437,421 = 437,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,948.50/437,421 = 437,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,948.50x = 437,421 × 437,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,948.50x = 191,337,131,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,337,131,241/203,948.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,163.95
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