Finding the Third Proportional to 204,867 and 320,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,867 and 320,667 is: 501,922.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,867 : 320,667 = 320,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,867/320,667 = 320,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,867x = 320,667 × 320,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,867x = 102,827,324,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,827,324,889/204,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,922.34
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