Finding the Third Proportional to 205,704 and 310,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,704 and 310,749 is: 469,436.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,704 : 310,749 = 310,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,704/310,749 = 310,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,704x = 310,749 × 310,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,704x = 96,564,941,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,564,941,001/205,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,436.38
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