Finding the Third Proportional to 206,824 and 446,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,824 and 446,680 is: 964,699.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,824 : 446,680 = 446,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,824/446,680 = 446,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,824x = 446,680 × 446,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,824x = 199,523,022,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,523,022,400/206,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,699.56
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