Finding the Third Proportional to 206,338 and 452,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,338 and 452,042 is: 990,326.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,338 : 452,042 = 452,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,338/452,042 = 452,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,338x = 452,042 × 452,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,338x = 204,341,969,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,341,969,764/206,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,326.41
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