Finding the Third Proportional to 203,920 and 311,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,920 and 311,064 is: 474,503.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,920 : 311,064 = 311,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,920/311,064 = 311,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,920x = 311,064 × 311,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,920x = 96,760,812,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,760,812,096/203,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,503.79
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