Finding the Third Proportional to 208,434 and 449,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,434 and 449,022 is: 967,312.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,434 : 449,022 = 449,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,434/449,022 = 449,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,434x = 449,022 × 449,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,434x = 201,620,756,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,620,756,484/208,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,312.23
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