Finding the Third Proportional to 204,473 and 310,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,473 and 310,388 is: 471,165.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,473 : 310,388 = 310,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,473/310,388 = 310,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,473x = 310,388 × 310,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,473x = 96,340,710,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,340,710,544/204,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,165.93
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