Finding the Third Proportional to 206,878 and 446,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,878 and 446,413 is: 963,295.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,878 : 446,413 = 446,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,878/446,413 = 446,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,878x = 446,413 × 446,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,878x = 199,284,566,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,284,566,569/206,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,295.11
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