Finding the Third Proportional to 204,282 and 337,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,282 and 337,608 is: 557,950.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,282 : 337,608 = 337,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,282/337,608 = 337,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,282x = 337,608 × 337,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,282x = 113,979,161,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,979,161,664/204,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,950.10
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