Finding the Third Proportional to 208,032 and 313,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,032 and 313,886 is: 473,602.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,032 : 313,886 = 313,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,032/313,886 = 313,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,032x = 313,886 × 313,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,032x = 98,524,420,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,524,420,996/208,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,602.24
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