Finding the Third Proportional to 207,320 and 447,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,320 and 447,760 is: 967,051.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,320 : 447,760 = 447,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,320/447,760 = 447,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,320x = 447,760 × 447,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,320x = 200,489,017,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,489,017,600/207,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,051.02
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