Finding the Third Proportional to 204,032 and 306,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,032 and 306,048 is: 459,072
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,032 : 306,048 = 306,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,032/306,048 = 306,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,032x = 306,048 × 306,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,032x = 93,665,378,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,665,378,304/204,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,072
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