Finding the Third Proportional to 205,512 and 322,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,512 and 322,467 is: 505,980.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,512 : 322,467 = 322,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,512/322,467 = 322,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,512x = 322,467 × 322,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,512x = 103,984,966,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,984,966,089/205,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,980.02
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