Finding the Third Proportional to 208,422 and 448,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,422 and 448,444 is: 964,879.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,422 : 448,444 = 448,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,422/448,444 = 448,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,422x = 448,444 × 448,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,422x = 201,102,021,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,102,021,136/208,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,879.05
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