Finding the Third Proportional to 207,841 and 446,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,841 and 446,570 is: 959,506.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,841 : 446,570 = 446,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,841/446,570 = 446,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,841x = 446,570 × 446,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,841x = 199,424,764,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,424,764,900/207,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,506.38
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