Finding the Third Proportional to 206 and 484
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Solution
The third proportional to 206 and 484 is: 1,137.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206 : 484 = 484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206/484 = 484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206x = 484 × 484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206x = 234,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,256/206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137.17
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