Finding the Third Proportional to 206,960 and 328,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,960 and 328,260 is: 520,654.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,960 : 328,260 = 328,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,960/328,260 = 328,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,960x = 328,260 × 328,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,960x = 107,754,627,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,754,627,600/206,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,654.37
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