Finding the Third Proportional to 204,018 and 306,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,018 and 306,027 is: 459,040.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,018 : 306,027 = 306,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,018/306,027 = 306,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,018x = 306,027 × 306,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,018x = 93,652,524,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,652,524,729/204,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,040.50
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