Finding the Third Proportional to 203,244 and 301,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,244 and 301,920 is: 448,503.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,244 : 301,920 = 301,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,244/301,920 = 301,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,244x = 301,920 × 301,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,244x = 91,155,686,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,155,686,400/203,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,503.70
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