Finding the Third Proportional to 206,453 and 290,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,453 and 290,721 is: 409,384.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,453 : 290,721 = 290,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,453/290,721 = 290,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,453x = 290,721 × 290,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,453x = 84,518,699,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,518,699,841/206,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,384.70
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