Finding the Third Proportional to 206,442 and 319,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,442 and 319,059 is: 493,110.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,442 : 319,059 = 319,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,442/319,059 = 319,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,442x = 319,059 × 319,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,442x = 101,798,645,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,798,645,481/206,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,110.15
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