Finding the Third Proportional to 205,110 and 314,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,110 and 314,848 is: 483,298.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,110 : 314,848 = 314,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,110/314,848 = 314,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,110x = 314,848 × 314,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,110x = 99,129,263,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,129,263,104/205,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,298.05
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