Finding the Third Proportional to 205,069 and 321,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,069 and 321,044 is: 502,607.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,069 : 321,044 = 321,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,069/321,044 = 321,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,069x = 321,044 × 321,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,069x = 103,069,249,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,069,249,936/205,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,607.66
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