Finding the Third Proportional to 207,474 and 422,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,474 and 422,552 is: 860,590.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,474 : 422,552 = 422,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,474/422,552 = 422,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,474x = 422,552 × 422,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,474x = 178,550,192,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,550,192,704/207,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,590.69
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