Finding the Third Proportional to 208,040 and 322,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,040 and 322,764 is: 500,752.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,040 : 322,764 = 322,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,040/322,764 = 322,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,040x = 322,764 × 322,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,040x = 104,176,599,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,176,599,696/208,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,752.74
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