Finding the Third Proportional to 206,620 and 448,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,620 and 448,008 is: 971,402.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,620 : 448,008 = 448,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,620/448,008 = 448,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,620x = 448,008 × 448,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,620x = 200,711,168,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,711,168,064/206,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,402.42
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