Finding the Third Proportional to 206,504 and 303,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,504 and 303,708 is: 446,667.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,504 : 303,708 = 303,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,504/303,708 = 303,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,504x = 303,708 × 303,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,504x = 92,238,549,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,238,549,264/206,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,667.13
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