Finding the Third Proportional to 208,132 and 433,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,132 and 433,881 is: 904,487.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,132 : 433,881 = 433,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,132/433,881 = 433,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,132x = 433,881 × 433,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,132x = 188,252,722,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,252,722,161/208,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,487.16
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