Finding the Third Proportional to 207,315 and 435,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,315 and 435,519 is: 914,920.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,315 : 435,519 = 435,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,315/435,519 = 435,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,315x = 435,519 × 435,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,315x = 189,676,799,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,676,799,361/207,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,920.77
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