Finding the Third Proportional to 207,222 and 320,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,222 and 320,948 is: 497,088.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,222 : 320,948 = 320,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,222/320,948 = 320,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,222x = 320,948 × 320,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,222x = 103,007,618,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,007,618,704/207,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,088.24
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