Finding the Third Proportional to 207,482 and 320,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,482 and 320,434 is: 494,876.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,482 : 320,434 = 320,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,482/320,434 = 320,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,482x = 320,434 × 320,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,482x = 102,677,948,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,677,948,356/207,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,876.42
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