Finding the Third Proportional to 203,972 and 441,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,972 and 441,836 is: 957,087.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,972 : 441,836 = 441,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,972/441,836 = 441,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,972x = 441,836 × 441,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,972x = 195,219,050,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,219,050,896/203,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,087.50
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