Finding the Third Proportional to 206,002 and 445,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,002 and 445,700 is: 964,303.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,002 : 445,700 = 445,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,002/445,700 = 445,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,002x = 445,700 × 445,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,002x = 198,648,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,648,490,000/206,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,303.70
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