Finding the Third Proportional to 208,014 and 405,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,014 and 405,660 is: 791,100.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,014 : 405,660 = 405,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,014/405,660 = 405,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,014x = 405,660 × 405,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,014x = 164,560,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,560,035,600/208,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,100.77
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