Finding the Third Proportional to 203,528 and 298,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,528 and 298,002 is: 436,329.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,528 : 298,002 = 298,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,528/298,002 = 298,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,528x = 298,002 × 298,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,528x = 88,805,192,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,805,192,004/203,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,329.11
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