Finding the Third Proportional to 206,964 and 453,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,964 and 453,672 is: 994,464.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,964 : 453,672 = 453,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,964/453,672 = 453,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,964x = 453,672 × 453,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,964x = 205,818,283,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,818,283,584/206,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,464.18
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