Finding the Third Proportional to 205,194 and 327,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,194 and 327,798 is: 523,658.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,194 : 327,798 = 327,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,194/327,798 = 327,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,194x = 327,798 × 327,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,194x = 107,451,528,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,451,528,804/205,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,658.24
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