Finding the Third Proportional to 205,928 and 377,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,928 and 377,680 is: 692,679.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,928 : 377,680 = 377,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,928/377,680 = 377,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,928x = 377,680 × 377,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,928x = 142,642,182,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,642,182,400/205,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,679.88
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