Finding the Third Proportional to 206,173 and 439,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,173 and 439,346 is: 936,227.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,173 : 439,346 = 439,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,173/439,346 = 439,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,173x = 439,346 × 439,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,173x = 193,024,907,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,024,907,716/206,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,227.87
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