Finding the Third Proportional to 207,036 and 303,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,036 and 303,993 is: 446,355.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,036 : 303,993 = 303,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,036/303,993 = 303,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,036x = 303,993 × 303,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,036x = 92,411,744,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,411,744,049/207,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,355.92
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