Finding the Third Proportional to 206,496 and 313,672.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,496 and 313,672.50 is: 476,476.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,496 : 313,672.50 = 313,672.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,496/313,672.50 = 313,672.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,496x = 313,672.50 × 313,672.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,496x = 98,390,437,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,390,437,256.25/206,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,476.24
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