Finding the Third Proportional to 205,314 and 307,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,314 and 307,134 is: 459,448.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,314 : 307,134 = 307,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,314/307,134 = 307,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,314x = 307,134 × 307,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,314x = 94,331,293,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,331,293,956/205,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,448.91
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