Finding the Third Proportional to 206,320 and 452,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,320 and 452,006 is: 990,255.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,320 : 452,006 = 452,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,320/452,006 = 452,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,320x = 452,006 × 452,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,320x = 204,309,424,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,309,424,036/206,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,255.06
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