Finding the Third Proportional to 207,237 and 443,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,237 and 443,877 is: 950,731.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,237 : 443,877 = 443,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,237/443,877 = 443,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,237x = 443,877 × 443,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,237x = 197,026,791,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,026,791,129/207,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,731.73
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