Finding the Third Proportional to 207,992 and 304,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,992 and 304,188 is: 444,874.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,992 : 304,188 = 304,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,992/304,188 = 304,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,992x = 304,188 × 304,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,992x = 92,530,339,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,530,339,344/207,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,874.51
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