Finding the Third Proportional to 201,630 and 304,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,630 and 304,064 is: 458,537.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,630 : 304,064 = 304,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,630/304,064 = 304,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,630x = 304,064 × 304,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,630x = 92,454,916,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,454,916,096/201,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,537.50
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