Finding the Third Proportional to 207,256 and 444,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,256 and 444,782 is: 954,524.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,256 : 444,782 = 444,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,256/444,782 = 444,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,256x = 444,782 × 444,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,256x = 197,831,027,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,831,027,524/207,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,524.97
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