Finding the Third Proportional to 207,372 and 409,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,372 and 409,868 is: 810,098.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,372 : 409,868 = 409,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,372/409,868 = 409,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,372x = 409,868 × 409,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,372x = 167,991,777,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,991,777,424/207,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,098.65
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