Finding the Third Proportional to 205,328 and 301,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,328 and 301,344 is: 442,259.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,328 : 301,344 = 301,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,328/301,344 = 301,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,328x = 301,344 × 301,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,328x = 90,808,206,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,808,206,336/205,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,259.25
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