Finding the Third Proportional to 206,472 and 437,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,472 and 437,754 is: 928,109.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,472 : 437,754 = 437,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,472/437,754 = 437,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,472x = 437,754 × 437,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,472x = 191,628,564,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,628,564,516/206,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,109.21
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