Finding the Third Proportional to 209,184 and 448,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,184 and 448,320 is: 960,832.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,184 : 448,320 = 448,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,184/448,320 = 448,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,184x = 448,320 × 448,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,184x = 200,990,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,990,822,400/209,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,832.68
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