Finding the Third Proportional to 205,934 and 319,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,934 and 319,167 is: 494,661.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,934 : 319,167 = 319,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,934/319,167 = 319,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,934x = 319,167 × 319,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,934x = 101,867,573,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,867,573,889/205,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,661.27
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