Finding the Third Proportional to 206,395.31 and 421,538.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,395.31 and 421,538.63 is: 860,944.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,395.31 : 421,538.63 = 421,538.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,395.31/421,538.63 = 421,538.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,395.31x = 421,538.63 × 421,538.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,395.31x = 177,694,812,366.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,694,812,366.89/206,395.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,944.03
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