Finding the Third Proportional to 207,342 and 447,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,342 and 447,764 is: 966,965.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,342 : 447,764 = 447,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,342/447,764 = 447,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,342x = 447,764 × 447,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,342x = 200,492,599,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,492,599,696/207,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,965.69
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