Finding the Third Proportional to 204,024 and 313,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,024 and 313,488 is: 481,682.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,024 : 313,488 = 313,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,024/313,488 = 313,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,024x = 313,488 × 313,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,024x = 98,274,726,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,274,726,144/204,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,682.19
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