Finding the Third Proportional to 206,289 and 328,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,289 and 328,239 is: 522,281.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,289 : 328,239 = 328,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,289/328,239 = 328,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,289x = 328,239 × 328,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,289x = 107,740,841,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,740,841,121/206,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,281.08
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