Finding the Third Proportional to 205,578 and 308,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,578 and 308,367 is: 462,550.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,578 : 308,367 = 308,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,578/308,367 = 308,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,578x = 308,367 × 308,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,578x = 95,090,206,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,090,206,689/205,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,550.50
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