Finding the Third Proportional to 203,994 and 441,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,994 and 441,882 is: 957,183.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,994 : 441,882 = 441,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,994/441,882 = 441,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,994x = 441,882 × 441,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,994x = 195,259,701,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,259,701,924/203,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,183.55
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