Finding the Third Proportional to 205,287 and 326,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,287 and 326,901 is: 520,560.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,287 : 326,901 = 326,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,287/326,901 = 326,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,287x = 326,901 × 326,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,287x = 106,864,263,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,864,263,801/205,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,560.31
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