Finding the Third Proportional to 203.13 and 419.77
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Solution
The third proportional to 203.13 and 419.77 is: 867.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203.13 : 419.77 = 419.77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203.13/419.77 = 419.77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203.13x = 419.77 × 419.77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203.13x = 176,203.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,203.18/203.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867.43
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