Finding the Third Proportional to 206,592 and 319,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,592 and 319,002 is: 492,576.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,592 : 319,002 = 319,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,592/319,002 = 319,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,592x = 319,002 × 319,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,592x = 101,762,276,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,762,276,004/206,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,576.07
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