Finding the Third Proportional to 203 and 529
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Solution
The third proportional to 203 and 529 is: 1,378.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203 : 529 = 529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203/529 = 529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203x = 529 × 529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203x = 279,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,841/203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378.53
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