Finding the Third Proportional to 146,804 and 204,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,804 and 204,268 is: 284,225.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,804 : 204,268 = 204,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,804/204,268 = 204,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,804x = 204,268 × 204,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,804x = 41,725,415,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,725,415,824/146,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,225.33
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