Finding the Third Proportional to 208,647 and 450,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,647 and 450,553 is: 972,925.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,647 : 450,553 = 450,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,647/450,553 = 450,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,647x = 450,553 × 450,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,647x = 202,998,005,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,998,005,809/208,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,925.59
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