Finding the Third Proportional to 207,248 and 429,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,248 and 429,224 is: 888,950.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,248 : 429,224 = 429,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,248/429,224 = 429,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,248x = 429,224 × 429,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,248x = 184,233,242,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,233,242,176/207,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,950.64
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