Finding the Third Proportional to 208,518 and 446,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,518 and 446,560 is: 956,348.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,518 : 446,560 = 446,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,518/446,560 = 446,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,518x = 446,560 × 446,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,518x = 199,415,833,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,415,833,600/208,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,348.29
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