Finding the Third Proportional to 205,012 and 318,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,012 and 318,174 is: 493,798.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,012 : 318,174 = 318,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,012/318,174 = 318,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,012x = 318,174 × 318,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,012x = 101,234,694,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,234,694,276/205,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,798.87
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