Finding the Third Proportional to 205,324 and 307,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,324 and 307,149 is: 459,471.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,324 : 307,149 = 307,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,324/307,149 = 307,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,324x = 307,149 × 307,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,324x = 94,340,508,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,340,508,201/205,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,471.41
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