Finding the Third Proportional to 204,490 and 310,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,490 and 310,419 is: 471,220.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,490 : 310,419 = 310,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,490/310,419 = 310,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,490x = 310,419 × 310,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,490x = 96,359,955,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,359,955,561/204,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,220.87
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