Finding the Third Proportional to 208,329 and 448,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,329 and 448,302 is: 964,698.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,329 : 448,302 = 448,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,329/448,302 = 448,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,329x = 448,302 × 448,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,329x = 200,974,683,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,974,683,204/208,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,698.55
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