Finding the Third Proportional to 207,230 and 304,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,230 and 304,044 is: 446,087.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,230 : 304,044 = 304,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,230/304,044 = 304,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,230x = 304,044 × 304,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,230x = 92,442,753,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,442,753,936/207,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,087.70
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