Finding the Third Proportional to 207,383 and 444,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,383 and 444,140 is: 951,188.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,383 : 444,140 = 444,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,383/444,140 = 444,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,383x = 444,140 × 444,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,383x = 197,260,339,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,260,339,600/207,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,188.57
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