Finding the Third Proportional to 206,802 and 426,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,802 and 426,536 is: 879,744.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,802 : 426,536 = 426,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,802/426,536 = 426,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,802x = 426,536 × 426,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,802x = 181,932,959,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,932,959,296/206,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,744.68
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