Finding the Third Proportional to 208,010 and 425,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,010 and 425,877 is: 871,935.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,010 : 425,877 = 425,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,010/425,877 = 425,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,010x = 425,877 × 425,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,010x = 181,371,219,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,371,219,129/208,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,935.10
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