Finding the Third Proportional to 207,408 and 443,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,408 and 443,246 is: 947,248.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,408 : 443,246 = 443,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,408/443,246 = 443,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,408x = 443,246 × 443,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,408x = 196,467,016,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,467,016,516/207,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,248.98
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