Finding the Third Proportional to 207,266 and 442,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,266 and 442,972 is: 946,726.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,266 : 442,972 = 442,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,266/442,972 = 442,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,266x = 442,972 × 442,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,266x = 196,224,192,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,224,192,784/207,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,726.39
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