Finding the Third Proportional to 209,000 and 323,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,000 and 323,724 is: 501,422.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,000 : 323,724 = 323,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,000/323,724 = 323,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,000x = 323,724 × 323,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,000x = 104,797,228,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,797,228,176/209,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,422.14
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