Finding the Third Proportional to 203,156 and 309,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,156 and 309,264 is: 470,792.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,156 : 309,264 = 309,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,156/309,264 = 309,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,156x = 309,264 × 309,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,156x = 95,644,221,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,644,221,696/203,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,792.01
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