Finding the Third Proportional to 203,396 and 300,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,396 and 300,940 is: 445,263.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,396 : 300,940 = 300,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,396/300,940 = 300,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,396x = 300,940 × 300,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,396x = 90,564,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,564,883,600/203,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,263.84
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