Finding the Third Proportional to 206,694 and 437,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,694 and 437,985 is: 928,091.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,694 : 437,985 = 437,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,694/437,985 = 437,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,694x = 437,985 × 437,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,694x = 191,830,860,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,830,860,225/206,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,091.09
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