Finding the Third Proportional to 207,324 and 436,786.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,324 and 436,786.50 is: 920,214.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,324 : 436,786.50 = 436,786.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,324/436,786.50 = 436,786.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,324x = 436,786.50 × 436,786.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,324x = 190,782,446,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,782,446,582.25/207,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,214.00
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