Finding the Third Proportional to 207,924 and 334,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,924 and 334,854 is: 539,270.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,924 : 334,854 = 334,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,924/334,854 = 334,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,924x = 334,854 × 334,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,924x = 112,127,201,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,127,201,316/207,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,270.12
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