Finding the Third Proportional to 204,777 and 310,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,777 and 310,027 is: 469,372.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,777 : 310,027 = 310,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,777/310,027 = 310,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,777x = 310,027 × 310,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,777x = 96,116,740,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,116,740,729/204,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,372.74
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