Finding the Third Proportional to 203 and 203
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Solution
The third proportional to 203 and 203 is: 203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203 : 203 = 203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203/203 = 203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203x = 203 × 203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203x = 41,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,209/203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203
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