Finding the Third Proportional to 205,650 and 311,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,650 and 311,067 is: 470,521.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,650 : 311,067 = 311,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,650/311,067 = 311,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,650x = 311,067 × 311,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,650x = 96,762,678,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,762,678,489/205,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,521.17
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