Finding the Third Proportional to 207,330 and 293,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,330 and 293,618 is: 415,817.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,330 : 293,618 = 293,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,330/293,618 = 293,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,330x = 293,618 × 293,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,330x = 86,211,529,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,211,529,924/207,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,817.92
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