Finding the Third Proportional to 206,950 and 446,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,950 and 446,548 is: 963,542.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,950 : 446,548 = 446,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,950/446,548 = 446,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,950x = 446,548 × 446,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,950x = 199,405,116,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,405,116,304/206,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,542.48
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