Finding the Third Proportional to 205,671 and 450,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,671 and 450,690 is: 987,603.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,671 : 450,690 = 450,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,671/450,690 = 450,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,671x = 450,690 × 450,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,671x = 203,121,476,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,121,476,100/205,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,603.87
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