Finding the Third Proportional to 205,317 and 307,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,317 and 307,140 is: 459,460.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,317 : 307,140 = 307,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,317/307,140 = 307,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,317x = 307,140 × 307,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,317x = 94,334,979,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,334,979,600/205,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,460.15
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