Finding the Third Proportional to 208,791 and 455,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,791 and 455,220 is: 992,500.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,791 : 455,220 = 455,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,791/455,220 = 455,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,791x = 455,220 × 455,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,791x = 207,225,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,225,248,400/208,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,500.87
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