Finding the Third Proportional to 203,492 and 299,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,492 and 299,149 is: 439,772.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,492 : 299,149 = 299,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,492/299,149 = 299,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,492x = 299,149 × 299,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,492x = 89,490,124,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,490,124,201/203,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,772.20
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