Finding the Third Proportional to 203,989 and 436,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,989 and 436,045 is: 932,085.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,989 : 436,045 = 436,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,989/436,045 = 436,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,989x = 436,045 × 436,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,989x = 190,135,242,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,135,242,025/203,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,085.76
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