Finding the Third Proportional to 207,243 and 320,026.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,243 and 320,026.50 is: 494,187.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,243 : 320,026.50 = 320,026.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,243/320,026.50 = 320,026.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,243x = 320,026.50 × 320,026.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,243x = 102,416,960,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,416,960,702.25/207,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,187.79
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