Finding the Third Proportional to 208,284.75 and 454,668.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,284.75 and 454,668.19 is: 992,502.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,284.75 : 454,668.19 = 454,668.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,284.75/454,668.19 = 454,668.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,284.75x = 454,668.19 × 454,668.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,284.75x = 206,723,160,724.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,723,160,724.54/208,284.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,502.62
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