Finding the Third Proportional to 207,331 and 435,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,331 and 435,546 is: 914,963.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,331 : 435,546 = 435,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,331/435,546 = 435,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,331x = 435,546 × 435,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,331x = 189,700,318,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,700,318,116/207,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,963.60
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