Finding the Third Proportional to 207,168 and 303,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,168 and 303,900 is: 445,798.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,168 : 303,900 = 303,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,168/303,900 = 303,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,168x = 303,900 × 303,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,168x = 92,355,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,355,210,000/207,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,798.63
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