Finding the Third Proportional to 208,371 and 447,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,371 and 447,804 is: 962,362.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,371 : 447,804 = 447,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,371/447,804 = 447,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,371x = 447,804 × 447,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,371x = 200,528,422,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,528,422,416/208,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,362.43
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