Finding the Third Proportional to 208,624 and 313,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,624 and 313,908 is: 472,324.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,624 : 313,908 = 313,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,624/313,908 = 313,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,624x = 313,908 × 313,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,624x = 98,538,232,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,538,232,464/208,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,324.53
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