Finding the Third Proportional to 206,606 and 319,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,606 and 319,022 is: 492,604.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,606 : 319,022 = 319,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,606/319,022 = 319,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,606x = 319,022 × 319,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,606x = 101,775,036,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,775,036,484/206,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,604.46
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