Finding the Third Proportional to 202,494 and 321,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,494 and 321,826 is: 511,481.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,494 : 321,826 = 321,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,494/321,826 = 321,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,494x = 321,826 × 321,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,494x = 103,571,974,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,571,974,276/202,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,481.69
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