Finding the Third Proportional to 206,834 and 446,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,834 and 446,676 is: 964,635.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,834 : 446,676 = 446,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,834/446,676 = 446,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,834x = 446,676 × 446,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,834x = 199,519,448,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,519,448,976/206,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,635.64
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