Finding the Third Proportional to 203,726 and 266,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,726 and 266,192 is: 347,811.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,726 : 266,192 = 266,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,726/266,192 = 266,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,726x = 266,192 × 266,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,726x = 70,858,180,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,858,180,864/203,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,811.18
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