Finding the Third Proportional to 208,427 and 322,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,427 and 322,938 is: 500,362.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,427 : 322,938 = 322,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,427/322,938 = 322,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,427x = 322,938 × 322,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,427x = 104,288,951,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,288,951,844/208,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,362.01
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