Finding the Third Proportional to 206,915 and 330,596.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,915 and 330,596.50 is: 528,207.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,915 : 330,596.50 = 330,596.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,915/330,596.50 = 330,596.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,915x = 330,596.50 × 330,596.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,915x = 109,294,045,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,294,045,812.25/206,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,207.46
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