Finding the Third Proportional to 203,914 and 299,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,914 and 299,921 is: 441,130.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,914 : 299,921 = 299,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,914/299,921 = 299,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,914x = 299,921 × 299,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,914x = 89,952,606,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,952,606,241/203,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,130.11
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