Finding the Third Proportional to 207,232 and 443,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,232 and 443,876 is: 950,750.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,232 : 443,876 = 443,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,232/443,876 = 443,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,232x = 443,876 × 443,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,232x = 197,025,903,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,025,903,376/207,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,750.38
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