Finding the Third Proportional to 206,577 and 443,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,577 and 443,286 is: 951,231.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,577 : 443,286 = 443,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,577/443,286 = 443,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,577x = 443,286 × 443,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,577x = 196,502,477,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,502,477,796/206,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,231.15
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