Finding the Third Proportional to 204,252 and 294,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,252 and 294,186 is: 423,718.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,252 : 294,186 = 294,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,252/294,186 = 294,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,252x = 294,186 × 294,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,252x = 86,545,402,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,545,402,596/204,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,718.75
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