Finding the Third Proportional to 206,582 and 444,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,582 and 444,785 is: 957,652.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,582 : 444,785 = 444,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,582/444,785 = 444,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,582x = 444,785 × 444,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,582x = 197,833,696,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,833,696,225/206,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,652.15
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