Finding the Third Proportional to 203,970 and 441,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,970 and 441,832 is: 957,079.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,970 : 441,832 = 441,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,970/441,832 = 441,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,970x = 441,832 × 441,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,970x = 195,215,516,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,215,516,224/203,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,079.55
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