Finding the Third Proportional to 207,472 and 329,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,472 and 329,352 is: 522,830.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,472 : 329,352 = 329,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,472/329,352 = 329,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,472x = 329,352 × 329,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,472x = 108,472,739,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,472,739,904/207,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,830.74
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