Finding the Third Proportional to 206,708 and 310,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,708 and 310,065 is: 465,102.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,708 : 310,065 = 310,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,708/310,065 = 310,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,708x = 310,065 × 310,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,708x = 96,140,304,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,140,304,225/206,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,102.00
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