Finding the Third Proportional to 204,758 and 310,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,758 and 310,002 is: 469,340.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,758 : 310,002 = 310,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,758/310,002 = 310,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,758x = 310,002 × 310,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,758x = 96,101,240,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,101,240,004/204,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,340.59
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