Finding the Third Proportional to 206,742 and 333,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,742 and 333,063 is: 536,567.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,742 : 333,063 = 333,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,742/333,063 = 333,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,742x = 333,063 × 333,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,742x = 110,930,961,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,930,961,969/206,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,567.13
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