Finding the Third Proportional to 206,992 and 453,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,992 and 453,726 is: 994,566.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,992 : 453,726 = 453,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,992/453,726 = 453,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,992x = 453,726 × 453,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,992x = 205,867,283,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,867,283,076/206,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,566.37
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