Finding the Third Proportional to 203,968 and 293,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,968 and 293,775 is: 423,123.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,968 : 293,775 = 293,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,968/293,775 = 293,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,968x = 293,775 × 293,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,968x = 86,303,750,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,303,750,625/203,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,123.97
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