Finding the Third Proportional to 205,620 and 306,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,620 and 306,723 is: 457,538.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,620 : 306,723 = 306,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,620/306,723 = 306,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,620x = 306,723 × 306,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,620x = 94,078,998,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,078,998,729/205,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,538.17
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