Finding the Third Proportional to 207,832 and 322,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,832 and 322,441 is: 500,251.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,832 : 322,441 = 322,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,832/322,441 = 322,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,832x = 322,441 × 322,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,832x = 103,968,198,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,968,198,481/207,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,251.16
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