Finding the Third Proportional to 206,564 and 451,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,564 and 451,032 is: 984,827.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,564 : 451,032 = 451,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,564/451,032 = 451,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,564x = 451,032 × 451,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,564x = 203,429,865,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,429,865,024/206,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,827.29
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