Finding the Third Proportional to 203,010 and 303,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,010 and 303,705 is: 454,345.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,010 : 303,705 = 303,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,010/303,705 = 303,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,010x = 303,705 × 303,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,010x = 92,236,727,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,236,727,025/203,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,345.73
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