Finding the Third Proportional to 207,603 and 418,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,603 and 418,851 is: 845,056.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,603 : 418,851 = 418,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,603/418,851 = 418,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,603x = 418,851 × 418,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,603x = 175,436,160,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,436,160,201/207,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,056.00
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