Finding the Third Proportional to 208,526 and 446,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,526 and 446,572 is: 956,363.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,526 : 446,572 = 446,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,526/446,572 = 446,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,526x = 446,572 × 446,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,526x = 199,426,551,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,426,551,184/208,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,363.00
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