Finding the Third Proportional to 207,242 and 371,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,242 and 371,842 is: 667,173.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,242 : 371,842 = 371,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,242/371,842 = 371,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,242x = 371,842 × 371,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,242x = 138,266,472,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,266,472,964/207,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,173.99
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