Finding the Third Proportional to 208,115 and 442,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,115 and 442,150 is: 939,368.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,115 : 442,150 = 442,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,115/442,150 = 442,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,115x = 442,150 × 442,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,115x = 195,496,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,496,622,500/208,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,368.25
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