Finding the Third Proportional to 204,131 and 409,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,131 and 409,083 is: 819,811.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,131 : 409,083 = 409,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,131/409,083 = 409,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,131x = 409,083 × 409,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,131x = 167,348,900,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,348,900,889/204,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,811.30
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