Finding the Third Proportional to 203,096 and 314,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,096 and 314,318 is: 486,448.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,096 : 314,318 = 314,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,096/314,318 = 314,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,096x = 314,318 × 314,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,096x = 98,795,805,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,795,805,124/203,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,448.80
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