Finding the Third Proportional to 203.50 and 296
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Solution
The third proportional to 203.50 and 296 is: 430.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203.50 : 296 = 296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203.50/296 = 296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203.50x = 296 × 296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203.50x = 87,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,616/203.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430.55
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