Finding the Third Proportional to 206,156 and 294,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,156 and 294,018 is: 419,326.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,156 : 294,018 = 294,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,156/294,018 = 294,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,156x = 294,018 × 294,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,156x = 86,446,584,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,446,584,324/206,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,326.07
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