Finding the Third Proportional to 206,984 and 453,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,984 and 453,710 is: 994,534.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,984 : 453,710 = 453,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,984/453,710 = 453,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,984x = 453,710 × 453,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,984x = 205,852,764,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,852,764,100/206,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,534.67
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