Finding the Third Proportional to 207,438 and 446,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,438 and 446,406 is: 960,664.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,438 : 446,406 = 446,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,438/446,406 = 446,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,438x = 446,406 × 446,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,438x = 199,278,316,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,278,316,836/207,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,664.47
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