Finding the Third Proportional to 206,770 and 313,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,770 and 313,274 is: 474,636.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,770 : 313,274 = 313,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,770/313,274 = 313,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,770x = 313,274 × 313,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,770x = 98,140,599,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,140,599,076/206,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,636.55
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