Finding the Third Proportional to 206,970 and 447,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,970 and 447,160 is: 966,092.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,970 : 447,160 = 447,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,970/447,160 = 447,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,970x = 447,160 × 447,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,970x = 199,952,065,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,952,065,600/206,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,092.02
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