Finding the Third Proportional to 206,653 and 438,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,653 and 438,104 is: 928,779.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,653 : 438,104 = 438,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,653/438,104 = 438,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,653x = 438,104 × 438,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,653x = 191,935,114,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,935,114,816/206,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,779.72
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