Finding the Third Proportional to 207,397 and 444,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,397 and 444,170 is: 951,252.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,397 : 444,170 = 444,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,397/444,170 = 444,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,397x = 444,170 × 444,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,397x = 197,286,988,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,286,988,900/207,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,252.86
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