Finding the Third Proportional to 207,330 and 427,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,330 and 427,744 is: 882,481.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,330 : 427,744 = 427,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,330/427,744 = 427,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,330x = 427,744 × 427,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,330x = 182,964,929,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,964,929,536/207,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,481.69
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