Finding the Third Proportional to 204,216 and 305,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,216 and 305,092 is: 455,797.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,216 : 305,092 = 305,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,216/305,092 = 305,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,216x = 305,092 × 305,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,216x = 93,081,128,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,081,128,464/204,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,797.43
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