Finding the Third Proportional to 207,922 and 321,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,922 and 321,819 is: 498,107.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,922 : 321,819 = 321,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,922/321,819 = 321,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,922x = 321,819 × 321,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,922x = 103,567,468,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,567,468,761/207,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,107.31
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