Finding the Third Proportional to 206,860.50 and 306,402.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,860.50 and 306,402.75 is: 453,845.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,860.50 : 306,402.75 = 306,402.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,860.50/306,402.75 = 306,402.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,860.50x = 306,402.75 × 306,402.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,860.50x = 93,882,645,207.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,882,645,207.56/206,860.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,845.20
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