Finding the Third Proportional to 208,040 and 313,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,040 and 313,932 is: 473,722.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,040 : 313,932 = 313,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,040/313,932 = 313,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,040x = 313,932 × 313,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,040x = 98,553,300,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,553,300,624/208,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,722.84
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