Finding the Third Proportional to 205,192 and 306,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,192 and 306,964 is: 459,213.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,192 : 306,964 = 306,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,192/306,964 = 306,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,192x = 306,964 × 306,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,192x = 94,226,897,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,226,897,296/205,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,213.31
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