Finding the Third Proportional to 206,048 and 434,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,048 and 434,605 is: 916,686.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,048 : 434,605 = 434,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,048/434,605 = 434,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,048x = 434,605 × 434,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,048x = 188,881,506,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,881,506,025/206,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,686.92
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