Finding the Third Proportional to 207,758 and 325,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,758 and 325,449 is: 509,809.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,758 : 325,449 = 325,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,758/325,449 = 325,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,758x = 325,449 × 325,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,758x = 105,917,051,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,917,051,601/207,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,809.74
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