Finding the Third Proportional to 205,304 and 329,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,304 and 329,037 is: 527,341.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,304 : 329,037 = 329,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,304/329,037 = 329,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,304x = 329,037 × 329,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,304x = 108,265,347,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,265,347,369/205,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,341.64
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