Finding the Third Proportional to 204,079 and 306,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,079 and 306,902 is: 461,531.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,079 : 306,902 = 306,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,079/306,902 = 306,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,079x = 306,902 × 306,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,079x = 94,188,837,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,188,837,604/204,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,531.26
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