Finding the Third Proportional to 208,871 and 441,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,871 and 441,553 is: 933,442.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,871 : 441,553 = 441,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,871/441,553 = 441,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,871x = 441,553 × 441,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,871x = 194,969,051,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,969,051,809/208,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,442.42
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