Finding the Third Proportional to 207,810 and 297,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,810 and 297,180 is: 424,984.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,810 : 297,180 = 297,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,810/297,180 = 297,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,810x = 297,180 × 297,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,810x = 88,315,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,315,952,400/207,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,984.13
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