Finding the Third Proportional to 207,148 and 448,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,148 and 448,856 is: 972,597.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,148 : 448,856 = 448,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,148/448,856 = 448,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,148x = 448,856 × 448,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,148x = 201,471,708,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,471,708,736/207,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,597.89
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