Finding the Third Proportional to 203,514 and 299,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,514 and 299,173 is: 439,795.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,514 : 299,173 = 299,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,514/299,173 = 299,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,514x = 299,173 × 299,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,514x = 89,504,483,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,504,483,929/203,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,795.22
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