Finding the Third Proportional to 207,630 and 320,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,630 and 320,649 is: 495,187.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,630 : 320,649 = 320,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,630/320,649 = 320,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,630x = 320,649 × 320,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,630x = 102,815,781,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,815,781,201/207,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,187.50
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