Finding the Third Proportional to 208,026 and 304,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,026 and 304,634 is: 446,107.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,026 : 304,634 = 304,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,026/304,634 = 304,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,026x = 304,634 × 304,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,026x = 92,801,873,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,801,873,956/208,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,107.09
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