Finding the Third Proportional to 206,472 and 315,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,472 and 315,630 is: 482,497.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,472 : 315,630 = 315,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,472/315,630 = 315,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,472x = 315,630 × 315,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,472x = 99,622,296,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,622,296,900/206,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,497.85
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