Finding the Third Proportional to 205,848 and 309,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,848 and 309,264 is: 464,635.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,848 : 309,264 = 309,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,848/309,264 = 309,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,848x = 309,264 × 309,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,848x = 95,644,221,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,644,221,696/205,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,635.18
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