Finding the Third Proportional to 204,256 and 299,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,256 and 299,515 is: 439,200.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,256 : 299,515 = 299,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,256/299,515 = 299,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,256x = 299,515 × 299,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,256x = 89,709,235,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,709,235,225/204,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,200.00
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