Finding the Third Proportional to 207,846 and 304,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,846 and 304,367 is: 445,711.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,846 : 304,367 = 304,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,846/304,367 = 304,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,846x = 304,367 × 304,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,846x = 92,639,270,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,639,270,689/207,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,711.11
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