Finding the Third Proportional to 154,491 and 206,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,491 and 206,919 is: 277,138.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,491 : 206,919 = 206,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,491/206,919 = 206,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,491x = 206,919 × 206,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,491x = 42,815,472,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,815,472,561/154,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,138.94
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