Finding the Third Proportional to 207,364 and 320,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,364 and 320,766 is: 496,184.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,364 : 320,766 = 320,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,364/320,766 = 320,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,364x = 320,766 × 320,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,364x = 102,890,826,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,890,826,756/207,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,184.62
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