Finding the Third Proportional to 206,634 and 314,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,634 and 314,067 is: 477,356.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,634 : 314,067 = 314,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,634/314,067 = 314,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,634x = 314,067 × 314,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,634x = 98,638,080,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,638,080,489/206,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,356.49
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