Finding the Third Proportional to 203,998 and 286,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,998 and 286,765 is: 403,112.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,998 : 286,765 = 286,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,998/286,765 = 286,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,998x = 286,765 × 286,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,998x = 82,234,165,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,234,165,225/203,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,112.61
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