Finding the Third Proportional to 206,176 and 319,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,176 and 319,240 is: 494,306.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,176 : 319,240 = 319,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,176/319,240 = 319,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,176x = 319,240 × 319,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,176x = 101,914,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,914,177,600/206,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,306.70
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