Finding the Third Proportional to 203,390 and 307,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,390 and 307,714 is: 465,548.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,390 : 307,714 = 307,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,390/307,714 = 307,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,390x = 307,714 × 307,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,390x = 94,687,905,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,687,905,796/203,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,548.48
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