Finding the Third Proportional to 207,844 and 447,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,844 and 447,735 is: 964,505.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,844 : 447,735 = 447,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,844/447,735 = 447,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,844x = 447,735 × 447,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,844x = 200,466,630,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,466,630,225/207,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,505.26
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