Finding the Third Proportional to 206,332 and 452,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,332 and 452,028 is: 990,293.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,332 : 452,028 = 452,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,332/452,028 = 452,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,332x = 452,028 × 452,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,332x = 204,329,312,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,329,312,784/206,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,293.86
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