Finding the Third Proportional to 204,504 and 313,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,504 and 313,895 is: 481,800.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,504 : 313,895 = 313,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,504/313,895 = 313,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,504x = 313,895 × 313,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,504x = 98,530,071,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,530,071,025/204,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,800.21
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