Finding the Third Proportional to 203,617 and 310,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,617 and 310,692 is: 474,073.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,617 : 310,692 = 310,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,617/310,692 = 310,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,617x = 310,692 × 310,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,617x = 96,529,518,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,529,518,864/203,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,073.97
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