Finding the Third Proportional to 203,966 and 441,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,966 and 441,824 is: 957,063.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,966 : 441,824 = 441,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,966/441,824 = 441,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,966x = 441,824 × 441,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,966x = 195,208,446,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,208,446,976/203,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,063.66
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