Finding the Third Proportional to 207,940 and 304,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,940 and 304,495 is: 445,884.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,940 : 304,495 = 304,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,940/304,495 = 304,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,940x = 304,495 × 304,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,940x = 92,717,205,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,717,205,025/207,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,884.41
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