Finding the Third Proportional to 207,844 and 304,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,844 and 304,364 is: 445,706.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,844 : 304,364 = 304,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,844/304,364 = 304,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,844x = 304,364 × 304,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,844x = 92,637,444,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,637,444,496/207,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,706.61
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