Finding the Third Proportional to 207,983 and 297,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,983 and 297,207 is: 424,707.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,983 : 297,207 = 297,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,983/297,207 = 297,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,983x = 297,207 × 297,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,983x = 88,332,000,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,332,000,849/207,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,707.79
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