Finding the Third Proportional to 207,662 and 325,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,662 and 325,332 is: 509,678.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,662 : 325,332 = 325,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,662/325,332 = 325,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,662x = 325,332 × 325,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,662x = 105,840,910,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,840,910,224/207,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,678.76
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