Finding the Third Proportional to 203,968 and 441,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,968 and 441,828 is: 957,071.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,968 : 441,828 = 441,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,968/441,828 = 441,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,968x = 441,828 × 441,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,968x = 195,211,981,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,211,981,584/203,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,071.61
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