Finding the Third Proportional to 208,715 and 446,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,715 and 446,945 is: 957,093.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,715 : 446,945 = 446,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,715/446,945 = 446,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,715x = 446,945 × 446,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,715x = 199,759,833,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,759,833,025/208,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,093.80
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