Finding the Third Proportional to 206,448.75 and 290,724.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,448.75 and 290,724.19 is: 409,402.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,448.75 : 290,724.19 = 290,724.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,448.75/290,724.19 = 290,724.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,448.75x = 290,724.19 × 290,724.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,448.75x = 84,520,553,197.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,520,553,197.54/206,448.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,402.11
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