Finding the Third Proportional to 203,486 and 299,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,486 and 299,344 is: 440,358.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,486 : 299,344 = 299,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,486/299,344 = 299,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,486x = 299,344 × 299,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,486x = 89,606,830,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,606,830,336/203,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,358.70
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