Finding the Third Proportional to 206,804 and 331,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,804 and 331,802 is: 532,352.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,804 : 331,802 = 331,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,804/331,802 = 331,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,804x = 331,802 × 331,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,804x = 110,092,567,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,092,567,204/206,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,352.21
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