Finding the Third Proportional to 208,192 and 447,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,192 and 447,967 is: 963,891.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,192 : 447,967 = 447,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,192/447,967 = 447,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,192x = 447,967 × 447,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,192x = 200,674,433,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,674,433,089/208,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,891.18
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