Finding the Third Proportional to 208,440 and 449,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,440 and 449,034 is: 967,336.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,440 : 449,034 = 449,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,440/449,034 = 449,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,440x = 449,034 × 449,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,440x = 201,631,533,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,631,533,156/208,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,336.08
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