Finding the Third Proportional to 207,904 and 324,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,904 and 324,025 is: 505,003.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,904 : 324,025 = 324,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,904/324,025 = 324,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,904x = 324,025 × 324,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,904x = 104,992,200,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,992,200,625/207,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,003.27
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