Finding the Third Proportional to 205,302 and 329,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,302 and 329,034 is: 527,337.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,302 : 329,034 = 329,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,302/329,034 = 329,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,302x = 329,034 × 329,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,302x = 108,263,373,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,263,373,156/205,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,337.16
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