Finding the Third Proportional to 207,299 and 427,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,299 and 427,684 is: 882,366.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,299 : 427,684 = 427,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,299/427,684 = 427,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,299x = 427,684 × 427,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,299x = 182,913,603,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,913,603,856/207,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,366.07
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