Finding the Third Proportional to 204,646 and 315,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,646 and 315,717 is: 487,071.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,646 : 315,717 = 315,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,646/315,717 = 315,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,646x = 315,717 × 315,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,646x = 99,677,224,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,677,224,089/204,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,071.45
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