Finding the Third Proportional to 206,566 and 451,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,566 and 451,036 is: 984,835.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,566 : 451,036 = 451,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,566/451,036 = 451,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,566x = 451,036 × 451,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,566x = 203,433,473,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,433,473,296/206,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,835.23
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