Finding the Third Proportional to 203,954 and 448,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,954 and 448,687 is: 987,085.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,954 : 448,687 = 448,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,954/448,687 = 448,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,954x = 448,687 × 448,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,954x = 201,320,023,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,320,023,969/203,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,085.44
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