Finding the Third Proportional to 203,985 and 444,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,985 and 444,261 is: 967,560.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,985 : 444,261 = 444,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,985/444,261 = 444,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,985x = 444,261 × 444,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,985x = 197,367,836,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,367,836,121/203,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,560.54
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