Finding the Third Proportional to 207,660 and 325,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,660 and 325,318 is: 509,639.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,660 : 325,318 = 325,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,660/325,318 = 325,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,660x = 325,318 × 325,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,660x = 105,831,801,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,831,801,124/207,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,639.80
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