Finding the Third Proportional to 206,172 and 290,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,172 and 290,330 is: 408,840.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,172 : 290,330 = 290,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,172/290,330 = 290,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,172x = 290,330 × 290,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,172x = 84,291,508,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,291,508,900/206,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,840.72
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