Finding the Third Proportional to 205,084 and 310,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,084 and 310,360 is: 469,677.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,084 : 310,360 = 310,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,084/310,360 = 310,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,084x = 310,360 × 310,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,084x = 96,323,329,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,323,329,600/205,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,677.45
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