Finding the Third Proportional to 205,280 and 314,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,280 and 314,907 is: 483,078.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,280 : 314,907 = 314,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,280/314,907 = 314,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,280x = 314,907 × 314,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,280x = 99,166,418,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,166,418,649/205,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,078.81
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