Finding the Third Proportional to 207,362 and 427,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,362 and 427,810 is: 882,617.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,362 : 427,810 = 427,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,362/427,810 = 427,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,362x = 427,810 × 427,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,362x = 183,021,396,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,021,396,100/207,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,617.82
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