Finding the Third Proportional to 209,928 and 447,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,928 and 447,888 is: 955,583.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,928 : 447,888 = 447,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,928/447,888 = 447,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,928x = 447,888 × 447,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,928x = 200,603,660,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,603,660,544/209,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,583.15
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