Finding the Third Proportional to 204,228 and 305,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,228 and 305,118 is: 455,848.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,228 : 305,118 = 305,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,228/305,118 = 305,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,228x = 305,118 × 305,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,228x = 93,096,993,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,096,993,924/204,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,848.34
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