Finding the Third Proportional to 205,964 and 302,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,964 and 302,264 is: 443,589.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,964 : 302,264 = 302,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,964/302,264 = 302,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,964x = 302,264 × 302,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,964x = 91,363,525,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,363,525,696/205,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,589.78
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