Finding the Third Proportional to 203,969 and 435,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,969 and 435,964 is: 931,830.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,969 : 435,964 = 435,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,969/435,964 = 435,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,969x = 435,964 × 435,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,969x = 190,064,609,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,064,609,296/203,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,830.86
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