Finding the Third Proportional to 207,480 and 293,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,480 and 293,604 is: 415,477.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,480 : 293,604 = 293,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,480/293,604 = 293,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,480x = 293,604 × 293,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,480x = 86,203,308,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,203,308,816/207,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,477.68
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