Finding the Third Proportional to 203.03 and 377.23
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Solution
The third proportional to 203.03 and 377.23 is: 700.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203.03 : 377.23 = 377.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203.03/377.23 = 377.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203.03x = 377.23 × 377.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203.03x = 142,299.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,299.05/203.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700.88
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