Finding the Third Proportional to 203,980 and 444,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,980 and 444,252 is: 967,545.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,980 : 444,252 = 444,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,980/444,252 = 444,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,980x = 444,252 × 444,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,980x = 197,359,839,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,359,839,504/203,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,545.05
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