Finding the Third Proportional to 207,288 and 430,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,288 and 430,152 is: 892,626.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,288 : 430,152 = 430,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,288/430,152 = 430,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,288x = 430,152 × 430,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,288x = 185,030,743,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,030,743,104/207,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,626.41
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