Finding the Third Proportional to 208,032 and 405,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,032 and 405,696 is: 791,172.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,032 : 405,696 = 405,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,032/405,696 = 405,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,032x = 405,696 × 405,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,032x = 164,589,244,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,589,244,416/208,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,172.73
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