Finding the Third Proportional to 206,822 and 311,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,822 and 311,464 is: 469,049.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,822 : 311,464 = 311,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,822/311,464 = 311,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,822x = 311,464 × 311,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,822x = 97,009,823,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,009,823,296/206,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,049.83
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