Finding the Third Proportional to 207,657 and 325,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,657 and 325,326 is: 509,672.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,657 : 325,326 = 325,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,657/325,326 = 325,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,657x = 325,326 × 325,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,657x = 105,837,006,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,837,006,276/207,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,672.23
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