Finding the Third Proportional to 203,964 and 435,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,964 and 435,954 is: 931,810.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,964 : 435,954 = 435,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,964/435,954 = 435,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,964x = 435,954 × 435,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,964x = 190,055,890,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,055,890,116/203,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,810.96
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