Finding the Third Proportional to 206,793 and 311,917.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,793 and 311,917.50 is: 470,482.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,793 : 311,917.50 = 311,917.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,793/311,917.50 = 311,917.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,793x = 311,917.50 × 311,917.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,793x = 97,292,526,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,292,526,806.25/206,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,482.69
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