Finding the Third Proportional to 203,481 and 322,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,481 and 322,449 is: 510,973.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,481 : 322,449 = 322,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,481/322,449 = 322,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,481x = 322,449 × 322,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,481x = 103,973,357,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,973,357,601/203,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,973.30
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