Finding the Third Proportional to 153,314 and 206,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,314 and 206,027 is: 276,863.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,314 : 206,027 = 206,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,314/206,027 = 206,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,314x = 206,027 × 206,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,314x = 42,447,124,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,447,124,729/153,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,863.98
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