Finding the Third Proportional to 203,056 and 297,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,056 and 297,655 is: 436,325.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,056 : 297,655 = 297,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,056/297,655 = 297,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,056x = 297,655 × 297,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,056x = 88,598,499,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,598,499,025/203,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,325.44
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