Finding the Third Proportional to 203,694 and 299,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,694 and 299,627 is: 440,741.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,694 : 299,627 = 299,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,694/299,627 = 299,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,694x = 299,627 × 299,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,694x = 89,776,339,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,776,339,129/203,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,741.21
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