Finding the Third Proportional to 206,436 and 452,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,436 and 452,244 is: 990,741.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,436 : 452,244 = 452,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,436/452,244 = 452,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,436x = 452,244 × 452,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,436x = 204,524,635,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,524,635,536/206,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,741.13
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