Finding the Third Proportional to 204,352 and 306,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,352 and 306,810 is: 460,638.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,352 : 306,810 = 306,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,352/306,810 = 306,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,352x = 306,810 × 306,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,352x = 94,132,376,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,132,376,100/204,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,638.39
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