Finding the Third Proportional to 207,486 and 329,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,486 and 329,373 is: 522,862.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,486 : 329,373 = 329,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,486/329,373 = 329,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,486x = 329,373 × 329,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,486x = 108,486,573,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,486,573,129/207,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,862.14
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