Finding the Third Proportional to 205,708 and 310,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,708 and 310,753 is: 469,439.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,708 : 310,753 = 310,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,708/310,753 = 310,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,708x = 310,753 × 310,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,708x = 96,567,427,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,567,427,009/205,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,439.34
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