Finding the Third Proportional to 207,906 and 330,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,906 and 330,517 is: 525,436.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,906 : 330,517 = 330,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,906/330,517 = 330,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,906x = 330,517 × 330,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,906x = 109,241,487,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,241,487,289/207,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,436.92
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