Finding the Third Proportional to 208,554 and 455,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,554 and 455,352 is: 994,205.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,554 : 455,352 = 455,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,554/455,352 = 455,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,554x = 455,352 × 455,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,554x = 207,345,443,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,345,443,904/208,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,205.07
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