Finding the Third Proportional to 208,868 and 441,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,868 and 441,548 is: 933,434.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,868 : 441,548 = 441,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,868/441,548 = 441,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,868x = 441,548 × 441,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,868x = 194,964,636,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,964,636,304/208,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,434.69
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