Finding the Third Proportional to 203,588 and 267,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,588 and 267,717 is: 352,046.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,588 : 267,717 = 267,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,588/267,717 = 267,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,588x = 267,717 × 267,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,588x = 71,672,392,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,672,392,089/203,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,046.25
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