Finding the Third Proportional to 206,684 and 292,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,684 and 292,540 is: 414,060.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,684 : 292,540 = 292,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,684/292,540 = 292,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,684x = 292,540 × 292,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,684x = 85,579,651,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,579,651,600/206,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,060.36
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