Finding the Third Proportional to 208,013 and 405,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,013 and 405,658 is: 791,096.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,013 : 405,658 = 405,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,013/405,658 = 405,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,013x = 405,658 × 405,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,013x = 164,558,412,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,558,412,964/208,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,096.77
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