Finding the Third Proportional to 204,418 and 310,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,418 and 310,317 is: 471,077.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,418 : 310,317 = 310,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,418/310,317 = 310,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,418x = 310,317 × 310,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,418x = 96,296,640,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,296,640,489/204,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,077.11
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