Finding the Third Proportional to 204,513 and 313,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,513 and 313,911 is: 481,828.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,513 : 313,911 = 313,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,513/313,911 = 313,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,513x = 313,911 × 313,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,513x = 98,540,115,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,540,115,921/204,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,828.13
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