Finding the Third Proportional to 206,790 and 311,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,790 and 311,913 is: 470,475.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,790 : 311,913 = 311,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,790/311,913 = 311,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,790x = 311,913 × 311,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,790x = 97,289,719,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,289,719,569/206,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,475.94
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