Finding the Third Proportional to 208,088 and 454,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,088 and 454,702 is: 993,588.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,088 : 454,702 = 454,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,088/454,702 = 454,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,088x = 454,702 × 454,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,088x = 206,753,908,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,753,908,804/208,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,588.81
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