Finding the Third Proportional to 206,670 and 292,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,670 and 292,519 is: 414,028.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,670 : 292,519 = 292,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,670/292,519 = 292,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,670x = 292,519 × 292,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,670x = 85,567,365,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,567,365,361/206,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,028.96
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