Finding the Third Proportional to 207,492 and 320,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,492 and 320,440 is: 494,871.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,492 : 320,440 = 320,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,492/320,440 = 320,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,492x = 320,440 × 320,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,492x = 102,681,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,681,793,600/207,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,871.10
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