Finding the Third Proportional to 205,248 and 307,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,248 and 307,050 is: 459,345.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,248 : 307,050 = 307,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,248/307,050 = 307,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,248x = 307,050 × 307,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,248x = 94,279,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,279,702,500/205,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,345.29
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