Finding the Third Proportional to 207,669 and 272,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,669 and 272,685 is: 358,055.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,669 : 272,685 = 272,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,669/272,685 = 272,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,669x = 272,685 × 272,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,669x = 74,357,109,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,357,109,225/207,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,055.89
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