Finding the Third Proportional to 204,204 and 306,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,204 and 306,528 is: 460,125.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,204 : 306,528 = 306,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,204/306,528 = 306,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,204x = 306,528 × 306,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,204x = 93,959,414,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,959,414,784/204,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,125.24
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