Finding the Third Proportional to 207,908 and 333,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,908 and 333,595 is: 535,263.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,908 : 333,595 = 333,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,908/333,595 = 333,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,908x = 333,595 × 333,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,908x = 111,285,624,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,285,624,025/207,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,263.79
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