Finding the Third Proportional to 204,012 and 315,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,012 and 315,117 is: 486,729.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,012 : 315,117 = 315,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,012/315,117 = 315,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,012x = 315,117 × 315,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,012x = 99,298,723,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,298,723,689/204,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,729.82
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