Finding the Third Proportional to 206,541 and 315,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,541 and 315,747 is: 482,694.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,541 : 315,747 = 315,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,541/315,747 = 315,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,541x = 315,747 × 315,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,541x = 99,696,168,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,696,168,009/206,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,694.32
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