Finding the Third Proportional to 208,374 and 447,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,374 and 447,810 is: 962,374.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,374 : 447,810 = 447,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,374/447,810 = 447,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,374x = 447,810 × 447,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,374x = 200,533,796,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,533,796,100/208,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,374.37
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