Finding the Third Proportional to 207,160 and 304,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,160 and 304,178 is: 446,631.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,160 : 304,178 = 304,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,160/304,178 = 304,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,160x = 304,178 × 304,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,160x = 92,524,255,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,524,255,684/207,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,631.86
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