Finding the Third Proportional to 207,656 and 446,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,656 and 446,904 is: 961,798.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,656 : 446,904 = 446,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,656/446,904 = 446,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,656x = 446,904 × 446,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,656x = 199,723,185,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,723,185,216/207,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,798.29
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