Finding the Third Proportional to 203,488 and 311,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,488 and 311,304 is: 476,245.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,488 : 311,304 = 311,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,488/311,304 = 311,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,488x = 311,304 × 311,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,488x = 96,910,180,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,910,180,416/203,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,245.19
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