Finding the Third Proportional to 207,840 and 447,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,840 and 447,727 is: 964,489.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,840 : 447,727 = 447,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,840/447,727 = 447,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,840x = 447,727 × 447,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,840x = 200,459,466,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,459,466,529/207,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,489.35
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