Finding the Third Proportional to 208,057 and 447,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,057 and 447,690 is: 963,324.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,057 : 447,690 = 447,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,057/447,690 = 447,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,057x = 447,690 × 447,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,057x = 200,426,336,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,426,336,100/208,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,324.17
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