Finding the Third Proportional to 207,244 and 371,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,244 and 371,846 is: 667,181.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,244 : 371,846 = 371,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,244/371,846 = 371,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,244x = 371,846 × 371,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,244x = 138,269,447,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,269,447,716/207,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,181.91
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