Finding the Third Proportional to 206,552 and 327,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,552 and 327,648 is: 519,739.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,552 : 327,648 = 327,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,552/327,648 = 327,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,552x = 327,648 × 327,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,552x = 107,353,211,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,353,211,904/206,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,739.40
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