Finding the Third Proportional to 203,094 and 317,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,094 and 317,601 is: 496,668.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,094 : 317,601 = 317,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,094/317,601 = 317,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,094x = 317,601 × 317,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,094x = 100,870,395,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,870,395,201/203,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,668.51
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