Finding the Third Proportional to 207,258 and 430,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,258 and 430,096 is: 892,523.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,258 : 430,096 = 430,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,258/430,096 = 430,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,258x = 430,096 × 430,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,258x = 184,982,569,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,982,569,216/207,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,523.18
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