Finding the Third Proportional to 207,826 and 334,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,826 and 334,690 is: 538,996.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,826 : 334,690 = 334,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,826/334,690 = 334,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,826x = 334,690 × 334,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,826x = 112,017,396,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,017,396,100/207,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,996.06
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