Finding the Third Proportional to 205,346 and 307,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,346 and 307,183 is: 459,523.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,346 : 307,183 = 307,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,346/307,183 = 307,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,346x = 307,183 × 307,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,346x = 94,361,395,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,361,395,489/205,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,523.90
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