Finding the Third Proportional to 207,320 and 429,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,320 and 429,400 is: 889,370.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,320 : 429,400 = 429,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,320/429,400 = 429,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,320x = 429,400 × 429,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,320x = 184,384,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,384,360,000/207,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,370.83
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