Finding the Third Proportional to 205,224 and 308,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,224 and 308,430 is: 463,537.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,224 : 308,430 = 308,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,224/308,430 = 308,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,224x = 308,430 × 308,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,224x = 95,129,064,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,129,064,900/205,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,537.72
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