Finding the Third Proportional to 207,910 and 493,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,910 and 493,325 is: 1,170,552.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,910 : 493,325 = 493,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,910/493,325 = 493,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,910x = 493,325 × 493,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,910x = 243,369,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,369,555,625/207,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170,552.43
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