Finding the Third Proportional to 206,666 and 292,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,666 and 292,513 is: 414,019.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,666 : 292,513 = 292,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,666/292,513 = 292,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,666x = 292,513 × 292,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,666x = 85,563,855,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,563,855,169/206,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,019.99
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