Finding the Third Proportional to 205,856 and 451,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,856 and 451,120 is: 988,600.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,856 : 451,120 = 451,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,856/451,120 = 451,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,856x = 451,120 × 451,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,856x = 203,509,254,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,509,254,400/205,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,600.06
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