Finding the Third Proportional to 207,314 and 435,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,314 and 435,518 is: 914,920.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,314 : 435,518 = 435,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,314/435,518 = 435,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,314x = 435,518 × 435,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,314x = 189,675,928,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,675,928,324/207,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,920.98
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