Finding the Third Proportional to 206,600 and 447,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,600 and 447,976 is: 971,357.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,600 : 447,976 = 447,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,600/447,976 = 447,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,600x = 447,976 × 447,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,600x = 200,682,496,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,682,496,576/206,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,357.68
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