Finding the Third Proportional to 206,476 and 290,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,476 and 290,754 is: 409,432.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,476 : 290,754 = 290,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,476/290,754 = 290,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,476x = 290,754 × 290,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,476x = 84,537,888,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,537,888,516/206,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,432.03
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