Finding the Third Proportional to 205,718 and 272,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,718 and 272,966 is: 362,196.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,718 : 272,966 = 272,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,718/272,966 = 272,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,718x = 272,966 × 272,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,718x = 74,510,437,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,510,437,156/205,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,196.97
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