Finding the Third Proportional to 203,050 and 298,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,050 and 298,688 is: 439,372.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,050 : 298,688 = 298,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,050/298,688 = 298,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,050x = 298,688 × 298,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,050x = 89,214,521,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,214,521,344/203,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,372.18
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