Finding the Third Proportional to 208,254 and 446,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,254 and 446,640 is: 957,903.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,254 : 446,640 = 446,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,254/446,640 = 446,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,254x = 446,640 × 446,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,254x = 199,487,289,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,487,289,600/208,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,903.76
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