Finding the Third Proportional to 207,824 and 447,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,824 and 447,432 is: 963,292.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,824 : 447,432 = 447,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,824/447,432 = 447,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,824x = 447,432 × 447,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,824x = 200,195,394,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,195,394,624/207,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,292.95
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