Finding the Third Proportional to 207,227 and 429,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,227 and 429,196 is: 888,924.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,227 : 429,196 = 429,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,227/429,196 = 429,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,227x = 429,196 × 429,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,227x = 184,209,206,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,209,206,416/207,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,924.74
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