Finding the Third Proportional to 208,610 and 448,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,610 and 448,668 is: 964,972.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,610 : 448,668 = 448,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,610/448,668 = 448,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,610x = 448,668 × 448,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,610x = 201,302,974,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,302,974,224/208,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,972.79
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