Finding the Third Proportional to 207,835 and 334,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,835 and 334,722 is: 539,075.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,835 : 334,722 = 334,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,835/334,722 = 334,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,835x = 334,722 × 334,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,835x = 112,038,817,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,038,817,284/207,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,075.79
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