Finding the Third Proportional to 205,514 and 307,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,514 and 307,434 is: 459,898.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,514 : 307,434 = 307,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,514/307,434 = 307,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,514x = 307,434 × 307,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,514x = 94,515,664,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,515,664,356/205,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,898.91
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