Finding the Third Proportional to 204,468 and 310,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,468 and 310,386 is: 471,171.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,468 : 310,386 = 310,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,468/310,386 = 310,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,468x = 310,386 × 310,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,468x = 96,339,468,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,339,468,996/204,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,171.38
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