Finding the Third Proportional to 205,398 and 307,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,398 and 307,287 is: 459,718.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,398 : 307,287 = 307,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,398/307,287 = 307,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,398x = 307,287 × 307,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,398x = 94,425,300,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,425,300,369/205,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,718.69
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