Finding the Third Proportional to 204,232 and 306,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,232 and 306,564 is: 460,170.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,232 : 306,564 = 306,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,232/306,564 = 306,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,232x = 306,564 × 306,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,232x = 93,981,486,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,981,486,096/204,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,170.23
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