Finding the Third Proportional to 208,217 and 448,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,217 and 448,001 is: 963,921.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,217 : 448,001 = 448,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,217/448,001 = 448,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,217x = 448,001 × 448,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,217x = 200,704,896,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,704,896,001/208,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,921.75
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