Finding the Third Proportional to 203,471 and 309,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,471 and 309,945 is: 472,135.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,471 : 309,945 = 309,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,471/309,945 = 309,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,471x = 309,945 × 309,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,471x = 96,065,903,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,065,903,025/203,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,135.60
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