Finding the Third Proportional to 207,478 and 329,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,478 and 329,363 is: 522,850.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,478 : 329,363 = 329,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,478/329,363 = 329,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,478x = 329,363 × 329,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,478x = 108,479,985,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,479,985,769/207,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,850.55
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