Finding the Third Proportional to 203,968.13 and 432,248.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,968.13 and 432,248.06 is: 916,017.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,968.13 : 432,248.06 = 432,248.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,968.13/432,248.06 = 432,248.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,968.13x = 432,248.06 × 432,248.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,968.13x = 186,838,387,535.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,838,387,535.00/203,968.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,017.58
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