Finding the Third Proportional to 205,600 and 328,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,600 and 328,080 is: 523,523.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,600 : 328,080 = 328,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,600/328,080 = 328,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,600x = 328,080 × 328,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,600x = 107,636,486,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,636,486,400/205,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,523.77
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