Finding the Third Proportional to 203,474 and 311,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,474 and 311,259 is: 476,140.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,474 : 311,259 = 311,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,474/311,259 = 311,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,474x = 311,259 × 311,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,474x = 96,882,165,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,882,165,081/203,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,140.27
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