Finding the Third Proportional to 208,134 and 451,260.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,134 and 451,260.50 is: 978,389.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,134 : 451,260.50 = 451,260.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,134/451,260.50 = 451,260.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,134x = 451,260.50 × 451,260.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,134x = 203,636,038,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,636,038,860.25/208,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,389.11
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