Finding the Third Proportional to 204,032 and 293,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,032 and 293,840 is: 423,178.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,032 : 293,840 = 293,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,032/293,840 = 293,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,032x = 293,840 × 293,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,032x = 86,341,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,341,945,600/204,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,178.45
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