Finding the Third Proportional to 206,712 and 310,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,712 and 310,068 is: 465,102
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,712 : 310,068 = 310,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,712/310,068 = 310,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,712x = 310,068 × 310,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,712x = 96,142,164,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,142,164,624/206,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,102
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