Finding the Third Proportional to 206,940 and 443,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,940 and 443,396 is: 950,033.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,940 : 443,396 = 443,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,940/443,396 = 443,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,940x = 443,396 × 443,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,940x = 196,600,012,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,600,012,816/206,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,033.89
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