Finding the Third Proportional to 207,239 and 329,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,239 and 329,541 is: 524,019.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,239 : 329,541 = 329,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,239/329,541 = 329,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,239x = 329,541 × 329,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,239x = 108,597,270,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,597,270,681/207,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,019.47
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