Finding the Third Proportional to 206,844 and 446,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,844 and 446,696 is: 964,675.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,844 : 446,696 = 446,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,844/446,696 = 446,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,844x = 446,696 × 446,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,844x = 199,537,316,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,537,316,416/206,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,675.39
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