Finding the Third Proportional to 207,508 and 442,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,508 and 442,664 is: 944,307.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,508 : 442,664 = 442,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,508/442,664 = 442,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,508x = 442,664 × 442,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,508x = 195,951,416,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,951,416,896/207,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,307.77
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