Finding the Third Proportional to 207,892 and 440,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,892 and 440,504 is: 933,387.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,892 : 440,504 = 440,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,892/440,504 = 440,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,892x = 440,504 × 440,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,892x = 194,043,774,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,043,774,016/207,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,387.40
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