Finding the Third Proportional to 203,953 and 328,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,953 and 328,344 is: 528,601.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,953 : 328,344 = 328,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,953/328,344 = 328,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,953x = 328,344 × 328,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,953x = 107,809,782,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,809,782,336/203,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,601.11
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