Finding the Third Proportional to 207,800 and 303,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,800 and 303,924 is: 444,512.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,800 : 303,924 = 303,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,800/303,924 = 303,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,800x = 303,924 × 303,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,800x = 92,369,797,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,369,797,776/207,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,512.98
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