Finding the Third Proportional to 203,106 and 316,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,106 and 316,228 is: 492,354.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,106 : 316,228 = 316,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,106/316,228 = 316,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,106x = 316,228 × 316,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,106x = 100,000,147,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,000,147,984/203,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,354.47
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