Finding the Third Proportional to 203,814 and 293,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,814 and 293,569 is: 422,850.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,814 : 293,569 = 293,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,814/293,569 = 293,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,814x = 293,569 × 293,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,814x = 86,182,757,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,182,757,761/203,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,850.04
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