Finding the Third Proportional to 207,444 and 320,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,444 and 320,380 is: 494,800.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,444 : 320,380 = 320,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,444/320,380 = 320,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,444x = 320,380 × 320,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,444x = 102,643,344,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,643,344,400/207,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,800.26
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