Finding the Third Proportional to 203,104 and 324,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,104 and 324,336 is: 517,930.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,104 : 324,336 = 324,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,104/324,336 = 324,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,104x = 324,336 × 324,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,104x = 105,193,840,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,193,840,896/203,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,930.92
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