Finding the Third Proportional to 203,760 and 305,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,760 and 305,640 is: 458,460
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,760 : 305,640 = 305,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,760/305,640 = 305,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,760x = 305,640 × 305,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,760x = 93,415,809,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,415,809,600/203,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,460
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