Finding the Third Proportional to 206,169 and 437,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,169 and 437,610 is: 928,861.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,169 : 437,610 = 437,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,169/437,610 = 437,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,169x = 437,610 × 437,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,169x = 191,502,512,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,502,512,100/206,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,861.82
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