Finding the Third Proportional to 204,036 and 310,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,036 and 310,570 is: 472,728.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,036 : 310,570 = 310,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,036/310,570 = 310,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,036x = 310,570 × 310,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,036x = 96,453,724,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,453,724,900/204,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,728.95
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