Finding the Third Proportional to 206,656 and 432,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,656 and 432,009 is: 903,103.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,656 : 432,009 = 432,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,656/432,009 = 432,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,656x = 432,009 × 432,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,656x = 186,631,776,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,631,776,081/206,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,103.59
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