Finding the Third Proportional to 203,675.25 and 308,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,675.25 and 308,793 is: 468,162.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,675.25 : 308,793 = 308,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,675.25/308,793 = 308,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,675.25x = 308,793 × 308,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,675.25x = 95,353,116,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,353,116,849/203,675.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,162.51
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