Finding the Third Proportional to 206,990 and 453,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,990 and 453,722 is: 994,558.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,990 : 453,722 = 453,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,990/453,722 = 453,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,990x = 453,722 × 453,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,990x = 205,863,653,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,863,653,284/206,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,558.45
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