Finding the Third Proportional to 208,444 and 316,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,444 and 316,878 is: 481,720.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,444 : 316,878 = 316,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,444/316,878 = 316,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,444x = 316,878 × 316,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,444x = 100,411,666,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,411,666,884/208,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,720.11
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