Finding the Third Proportional to 207,284 and 320,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,284 and 320,086 is: 494,273.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,284 : 320,086 = 320,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,284/320,086 = 320,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,284x = 320,086 × 320,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,284x = 102,455,047,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,455,047,396/207,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,273.79
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