Finding the Third Proportional to 203,138 and 430,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,138 and 430,852 is: 913,829.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,138 : 430,852 = 430,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,138/430,852 = 430,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,138x = 430,852 × 430,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,138x = 185,633,445,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,633,445,904/203,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,829.25
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