Finding the Third Proportional to 206,586.75 and 319,221.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,586.75 and 319,221.75 is: 493,267.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,586.75 : 319,221.75 = 319,221.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,586.75/319,221.75 = 319,221.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,586.75x = 319,221.75 × 319,221.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,586.75x = 101,902,525,673.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,902,525,673.06/206,586.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,267.48
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