Finding the Third Proportional to 203,848 and 276,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,848 and 276,820 is: 375,913.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,848 : 276,820 = 276,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,848/276,820 = 276,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,848x = 276,820 × 276,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,848x = 76,629,312,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,629,312,400/203,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,913.98
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