Finding the Third Proportional to 206,465.06 and 277,864.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,465.06 and 277,864.31 is: 373,954.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,465.06 : 277,864.31 = 277,864.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,465.06/277,864.31 = 277,864.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,465.06x = 277,864.31 × 277,864.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,465.06x = 77,208,576,161.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,208,576,161.10/206,465.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,954.68
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