Finding the Third Proportional to 206,704 and 310,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,704 and 310,056 is: 465,084
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,704 : 310,056 = 310,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,704/310,056 = 310,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,704x = 310,056 × 310,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,704x = 96,134,723,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,134,723,136/206,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,084
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