Finding the Third Proportional to 207,858 and 448,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,858 and 448,926 is: 969,578.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,858 : 448,926 = 448,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,858/448,926 = 448,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,858x = 448,926 × 448,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,858x = 201,534,553,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,534,553,476/207,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,578.05
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