Finding the Third Proportional to 203,502 and 299,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,502 and 299,364 is: 440,382.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,502 : 299,364 = 299,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,502/299,364 = 299,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,502x = 299,364 × 299,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,502x = 89,618,804,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,618,804,496/203,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,382.92
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