Finding the Third Proportional to 207,966 and 330,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,966 and 330,579 is: 525,482.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,966 : 330,579 = 330,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,966/330,579 = 330,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,966x = 330,579 × 330,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,966x = 109,282,475,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,282,475,241/207,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,482.41
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