Finding the Third Proportional to 207,268 and 320,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,268 and 320,061 is: 494,234.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,268 : 320,061 = 320,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,268/320,061 = 320,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,268x = 320,061 × 320,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,268x = 102,439,043,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,439,043,721/207,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,234.73
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