Finding the Third Proportional to 208,800 and 443,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,800 and 443,520 is: 942,097.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,800 : 443,520 = 443,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,800/443,520 = 443,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,800x = 443,520 × 443,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,800x = 196,709,990,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,709,990,400/208,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,097.66
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