Finding the Third Proportional to 206,460 and 301,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,460 and 301,722 is: 440,938.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,460 : 301,722 = 301,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,460/301,722 = 301,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,460x = 301,722 × 301,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,460x = 91,036,165,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,036,165,284/206,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,938.51
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