Finding the Third Proportional to 203,962 and 441,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,962 and 441,816 is: 957,047.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,962 : 441,816 = 441,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,962/441,816 = 441,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,962x = 441,816 × 441,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,962x = 195,201,377,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,201,377,856/203,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,047.77
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