Finding the Third Proportional to 206,958 and 443,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,958 and 443,439 is: 950,135.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,958 : 443,439 = 443,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,958/443,439 = 443,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,958x = 443,439 × 443,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,958x = 196,638,146,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,638,146,721/206,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,135.52
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