Finding the Third Proportional to 207,087 and 446,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,087 and 446,796 is: 963,974.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,087 : 446,796 = 446,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,087/446,796 = 446,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,087x = 446,796 × 446,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,087x = 199,626,665,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,626,665,616/207,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,974.88
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