Finding the Third Proportional to 206,331 and 452,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,331 and 452,029 is: 990,303.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,331 : 452,029 = 452,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,331/452,029 = 452,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,331x = 452,029 × 452,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,331x = 204,330,216,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,330,216,841/206,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,303.04
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