Finding the Third Proportional to 203,058 and 297,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,058 and 297,658 is: 436,329.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,058 : 297,658 = 297,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,058/297,658 = 297,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,058x = 297,658 × 297,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,058x = 88,600,284,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,600,284,964/203,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,329.94
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