Finding the Third Proportional to 203,967 and 440,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,967 and 440,685 is: 952,130.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,967 : 440,685 = 440,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,967/440,685 = 440,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,967x = 440,685 × 440,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,967x = 194,203,269,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,203,269,225/203,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,130.83
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