Finding the Third Proportional to 206,056 and 434,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,056 and 434,618 is: 916,706.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,056 : 434,618 = 434,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,056/434,618 = 434,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,056x = 434,618 × 434,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,056x = 188,892,805,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,892,805,924/206,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,706.17
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