Finding the Third Proportional to 154,044 and 206,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,044 and 206,046 is: 275,602.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,044 : 206,046 = 206,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,044/206,046 = 206,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,044x = 206,046 × 206,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,044x = 42,454,954,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,454,954,116/154,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,602.78
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