Finding the Third Proportional to 203,164 and 314,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,164 and 314,405 is: 486,555.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,164 : 314,405 = 314,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,164/314,405 = 314,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,164x = 314,405 × 314,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,164x = 98,850,504,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,850,504,025/203,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,555.22
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