Finding the Third Proportional to 205,226 and 315,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,226 and 315,237 is: 484,219.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,226 : 315,237 = 315,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,226/315,237 = 315,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,226x = 315,237 × 315,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,226x = 99,374,366,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,374,366,169/205,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,219.18
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