Finding the Third Proportional to 206,952 and 328,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,952 and 328,248 is: 520,636.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,952 : 328,248 = 328,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,952/328,248 = 328,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,952x = 328,248 × 328,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,952x = 107,746,749,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,746,749,504/206,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,636.43
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