Finding the Third Proportional to 208,170 and 445,855.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,170 and 445,855.50 is: 954,926.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,170 : 445,855.50 = 445,855.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,170/445,855.50 = 445,855.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,170x = 445,855.50 × 445,855.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,170x = 198,787,126,880.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,787,126,880.25/208,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,926.87
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