Finding the Third Proportional to 206,840 and 310,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,840 and 310,260 is: 465,390
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,840 : 310,260 = 310,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,840/310,260 = 310,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,840x = 310,260 × 310,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,840x = 96,261,267,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,261,267,600/206,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,390
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