Finding the Third Proportional to 207,718 and 325,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,718 and 325,430 is: 509,848.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,718 : 325,430 = 325,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,718/325,430 = 325,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,718x = 325,430 × 325,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,718x = 105,904,684,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,904,684,900/207,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,848.38
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