Finding the Third Proportional to 207,124 and 446,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,124 and 446,843 is: 964,005.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,124 : 446,843 = 446,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,124/446,843 = 446,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,124x = 446,843 × 446,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,124x = 199,668,666,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,668,666,649/207,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,005.46
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