Finding the Third Proportional to 204,030 and 432,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,030 and 432,306 is: 915,985.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,030 : 432,306 = 432,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,030/432,306 = 432,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,030x = 432,306 × 432,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,030x = 186,888,477,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,888,477,636/204,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,985.28
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