Finding the Third Proportional to 205,146 and 431,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,146 and 431,026 is: 905,615.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,146 : 431,026 = 431,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,146/431,026 = 431,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,146x = 431,026 × 431,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,146x = 185,783,412,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,783,412,676/205,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,615.57
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