Finding the Third Proportional to 206,821 and 302,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,821 and 302,021 is: 441,041.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,821 : 302,021 = 302,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,821/302,021 = 302,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,821x = 302,021 × 302,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,821x = 91,216,684,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,216,684,441/206,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,041.70
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