Finding the Third Proportional to 206,090 and 434,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,090 and 434,319 is: 915,294.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,090 : 434,319 = 434,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,090/434,319 = 434,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,090x = 434,319 × 434,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,090x = 188,632,993,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,632,993,761/206,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,294.26
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