Finding the Third Proportional to 207,476 and 320,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,476 and 320,426 is: 494,866.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,476 : 320,426 = 320,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,476/320,426 = 320,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,476x = 320,426 × 320,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,476x = 102,672,821,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,672,821,476/207,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,866.02
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