Finding the Third Proportional to 207,876 and 334,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,876 and 334,778 is: 539,149.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,876 : 334,778 = 334,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,876/334,778 = 334,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,876x = 334,778 × 334,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,876x = 112,076,309,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,076,309,284/207,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,149.83
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