Finding the Third Proportional to 208,026 and 313,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,026 and 313,506 is: 472,469.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,026 : 313,506 = 313,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,026/313,506 = 313,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,026x = 313,506 × 313,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,026x = 98,286,012,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,286,012,036/208,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,469.85
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