Finding the Third Proportional to 206,964 and 452,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,964 and 452,673 is: 990,089.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,964 : 452,673 = 452,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,964/452,673 = 452,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,964x = 452,673 × 452,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,964x = 204,912,844,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,912,844,929/206,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,089.31
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