Finding the Third Proportional to 207,146 and 446,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,146 and 446,002 is: 960,278.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,146 : 446,002 = 446,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,146/446,002 = 446,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,146x = 446,002 × 446,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,146x = 198,917,784,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,917,784,004/207,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,278.18
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