Finding the Third Proportional to 205,034 and 313,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,034 and 313,431 is: 479,135.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,034 : 313,431 = 313,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,034/313,431 = 313,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,034x = 313,431 × 313,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,034x = 98,238,991,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,238,991,761/205,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,135.13
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