Finding the Third Proportional to 207,468 and 320,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,468 and 320,412 is: 494,841.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,468 : 320,412 = 320,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,468/320,412 = 320,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,468x = 320,412 × 320,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,468x = 102,663,849,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,663,849,744/207,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,841.85
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