Finding the Third Proportional to 207,876 and 447,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,876 and 447,776 is: 964,533.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,876 : 447,776 = 447,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,876/447,776 = 447,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,876x = 447,776 × 447,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,876x = 200,503,346,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,503,346,176/207,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,533.41
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