Finding the Third Proportional to 208,086 and 313,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,086 and 313,596 is: 472,604.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,086 : 313,596 = 313,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,086/313,596 = 313,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,086x = 313,596 × 313,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,086x = 98,342,451,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,342,451,216/208,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,604.84
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