Finding the Third Proportional to 203,964 and 441,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,964 and 441,820 is: 957,055.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,964 : 441,820 = 441,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,964/441,820 = 441,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,964x = 441,820 × 441,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,964x = 195,204,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,204,912,400/203,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,055.72
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