Finding the Third Proportional to 203,496 and 311,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,496 and 311,316 is: 476,263.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,496 : 311,316 = 311,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,496/311,316 = 311,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,496x = 311,316 × 311,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,496x = 96,917,651,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,917,651,856/203,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,263.18
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