Finding the Third Proportional to 205,514 and 314,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,514 and 314,102 is: 480,064.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,514 : 314,102 = 314,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,514/314,102 = 314,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,514x = 314,102 × 314,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,514x = 98,660,066,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,660,066,404/205,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,064.94
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