Finding the Third Proportional to 207,372 and 444,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,372 and 444,228 is: 951,616.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,372 : 444,228 = 444,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,372/444,228 = 444,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,372x = 444,228 × 444,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,372x = 197,338,515,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,338,515,984/207,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,616.01
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