Finding the Third Proportional to 206,088 and 449,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,088 and 449,400 is: 979,971.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,088 : 449,400 = 449,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,088/449,400 = 449,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,088x = 449,400 × 449,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,088x = 201,960,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,960,360,000/206,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,971.47
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