Finding the Third Proportional to 205,066 and 310,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,066 and 310,332 is: 469,633.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,066 : 310,332 = 310,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,066/310,332 = 310,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,066x = 310,332 × 310,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,066x = 96,305,950,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,305,950,224/205,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,633.92
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