Finding the Third Proportional to 207,838 and 447,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,838 and 447,723 is: 964,481.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,838 : 447,723 = 447,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,838/447,723 = 447,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,838x = 447,723 × 447,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,838x = 200,455,884,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,455,884,729/207,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,481.40
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