Finding the Third Proportional to 203,530 and 298,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,530 and 298,004 is: 436,330.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,530 : 298,004 = 298,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,530/298,004 = 298,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,530x = 298,004 × 298,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,530x = 88,806,384,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,806,384,016/203,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,330.68
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