Finding the Third Proportional to 207,918 and 449,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,918 and 449,073 is: 969,933.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,918 : 449,073 = 449,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,918/449,073 = 449,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,918x = 449,073 × 449,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,918x = 201,666,559,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,666,559,329/207,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,933.14
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