Finding the Third Proportional to 206,450 and 301,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,450 and 301,706 is: 440,913.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,450 : 301,706 = 301,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,450/301,706 = 301,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,450x = 301,706 × 301,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,450x = 91,026,510,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,026,510,436/206,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,913.10
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