Finding the Third Proportional to 203,976 and 441,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,976 and 441,840 is: 957,086.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,976 : 441,840 = 441,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,976/441,840 = 441,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,976x = 441,840 × 441,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,976x = 195,222,585,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,222,585,600/203,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,086.06
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