Finding the Third Proportional to 203,971.50 and 441,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,971.50 and 441,842 is: 957,115.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,971.50 : 441,842 = 441,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,971.50/441,842 = 441,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,971.50x = 441,842 × 441,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,971.50x = 195,224,352,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,224,352,964/203,971.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,115.84
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