Finding the Third Proportional to 207,784 and 448,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,784 and 448,372 is: 967,530.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,784 : 448,372 = 448,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,784/448,372 = 448,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,784x = 448,372 × 448,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,784x = 201,037,450,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,037,450,384/207,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,530.95
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