Finding the Third Proportional to 207,852 and 446,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,852 and 446,784 is: 960,375.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,852 : 446,784 = 446,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,852/446,784 = 446,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,852x = 446,784 × 446,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,852x = 199,615,942,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,615,942,656/207,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,375.38
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