Finding the Third Proportional to 203,842 and 276,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,842 and 276,811 is: 375,900.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,842 : 276,811 = 276,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,842/276,811 = 276,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,842x = 276,811 × 276,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,842x = 76,624,329,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,624,329,721/203,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,900.60
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