Finding the Third Proportional to 207,239 and 443,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,239 and 443,881 is: 950,739.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,239 : 443,881 = 443,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,239/443,881 = 443,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,239x = 443,881 × 443,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,239x = 197,030,342,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,030,342,161/207,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,739.69
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