Finding the Third Proportional to 206,801 and 431,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,801 and 431,098 is: 898,668.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,801 : 431,098 = 431,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,801/431,098 = 431,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,801x = 431,098 × 431,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,801x = 185,845,485,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,845,485,604/206,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,668.22
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