Finding the Third Proportional to 206,820 and 302,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,820 and 302,019 is: 441,037.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,820 : 302,019 = 302,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,820/302,019 = 302,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,820x = 302,019 × 302,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,820x = 91,215,476,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,215,476,361/206,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,037.99
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