Finding the Third Proportional to 204,693 and 301,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,693 and 301,188 is: 443,172.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,693 : 301,188 = 301,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,693/301,188 = 301,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,693x = 301,188 × 301,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,693x = 90,714,211,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,714,211,344/204,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,172.03
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