Finding the Third Proportional to 204,756 and 309,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,756 and 309,999 is: 469,336.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,756 : 309,999 = 309,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,756/309,999 = 309,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,756x = 309,999 × 309,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,756x = 96,099,380,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,099,380,001/204,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,336.09
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