Finding the Third Proportional to 206,892 and 322,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,892 and 322,597 is: 503,010.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,892 : 322,597 = 322,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,892/322,597 = 322,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,892x = 322,597 × 322,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,892x = 104,068,824,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,068,824,409/206,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,010.38
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