Finding the Third Proportional to 109.13 and 203.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 109.13 and 203.91 is: 381.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109.13 : 203.91 = 203.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109.13/203.91 = 203.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109.13x = 203.91 × 203.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109.13x = 41,577.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,577.76/109.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381.01
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