Finding the Third Proportional to 204,441 and 310,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,441 and 310,350 is: 471,124.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,441 : 310,350 = 310,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,441/310,350 = 310,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,441x = 310,350 × 310,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,441x = 96,317,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,317,122,500/204,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,124.30
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