Finding the Third Proportional to 203,970.38 and 286,727.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,970.38 and 286,727.63 is: 403,062.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,970.38 : 286,727.63 = 286,727.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,970.38/286,727.63 = 286,727.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,970.38x = 286,727.63 × 286,727.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,970.38x = 82,212,730,938.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,212,730,938.14/203,970.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,062.12
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