Finding the Third Proportional to 207,984 and 297,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,984 and 297,428 is: 425,337.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,984 : 297,428 = 297,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,984/297,428 = 297,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,984x = 297,428 × 297,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,984x = 88,463,415,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,463,415,184/207,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,337.60
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