Finding the Third Proportional to 204,032 and 316,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,032 and 316,692 is: 491,559.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,032 : 316,692 = 316,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,032/316,692 = 316,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,032x = 316,692 × 316,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,032x = 100,293,822,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,293,822,864/204,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,559.28
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