Finding the Third Proportional to 203,346 and 306,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,346 and 306,619 is: 462,341.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,346 : 306,619 = 306,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,346/306,619 = 306,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,346x = 306,619 × 306,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,346x = 94,015,211,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,015,211,161/203,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,341.09
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