Finding the Third Proportional to 206,817 and 302,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,817 and 302,015 is: 441,032.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,817 : 302,015 = 302,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,817/302,015 = 302,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,817x = 302,015 × 302,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,817x = 91,213,060,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,213,060,225/206,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,032.70
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