Finding the Third Proportional to 206,210 and 452,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,210 and 452,276 is: 991,967.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,210 : 452,276 = 452,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,210/452,276 = 452,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,210x = 452,276 × 452,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,210x = 204,553,580,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,553,580,176/206,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,967.32
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