Finding the Third Proportional to 206,991 and 303,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,991 and 303,669 is: 445,501.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,991 : 303,669 = 303,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,991/303,669 = 303,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,991x = 303,669 × 303,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,991x = 92,214,861,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,214,861,561/206,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,501.79
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