Finding the Third Proportional to 207,394 and 329,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,394 and 329,772 is: 524,362.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,394 : 329,772 = 329,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,394/329,772 = 329,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,394x = 329,772 × 329,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,394x = 108,749,571,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,749,571,984/207,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,362.19
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