Finding the Third Proportional to 203,984 and 441,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,984 and 441,856 is: 957,117.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,984 : 441,856 = 441,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,984/441,856 = 441,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,984x = 441,856 × 441,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,984x = 195,236,724,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,236,724,736/203,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,117.84
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