Finding the Third Proportional to 206,728 and 446,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,728 and 446,504 is: 964,387.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,728 : 446,504 = 446,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,728/446,504 = 446,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,728x = 446,504 × 446,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,728x = 199,365,822,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,365,822,016/206,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,387.13
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