Finding the Third Proportional to 207,832 and 447,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,832 and 447,722 is: 964,504.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,832 : 447,722 = 447,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,832/447,722 = 447,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,832x = 447,722 × 447,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,832x = 200,454,989,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,454,989,284/207,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,504.93
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