Finding the Third Proportional to 204,484 and 309,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,484 and 309,894 is: 469,642.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,484 : 309,894 = 309,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,484/309,894 = 309,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,484x = 309,894 × 309,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,484x = 96,034,291,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,034,291,236/204,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,642.08
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