Finding the Third Proportional to 206,154 and 294,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,154 and 294,015 is: 419,321.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,154 : 294,015 = 294,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,154/294,015 = 294,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,154x = 294,015 × 294,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,154x = 86,444,820,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,444,820,225/206,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,321.58
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