Finding the Third Proportional to 208,664 and 449,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,664 and 449,776 is: 969,493.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,664 : 449,776 = 449,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,664/449,776 = 449,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,664x = 449,776 × 449,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,664x = 202,298,450,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,298,450,176/208,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,493.78
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