Finding the Third Proportional to 207,306 and 320,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,306 and 320,118 is: 494,320.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,306 : 320,118 = 320,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,306/320,118 = 320,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,306x = 320,118 × 320,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,306x = 102,475,533,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,475,533,924/207,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,320.15
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