Finding the Third Proportional to 207,972 and 425,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,972 and 425,781 is: 871,701.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,972 : 425,781 = 425,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,972/425,781 = 425,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,972x = 425,781 × 425,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,972x = 181,289,459,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,289,459,961/207,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,701.29
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