Finding the Third Proportional to 206,248 and 328,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,248 and 328,184 is: 522,209.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,248 : 328,184 = 328,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,248/328,184 = 328,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,248x = 328,184 × 328,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,248x = 107,704,737,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,704,737,856/206,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,209.85
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