Finding the Third Proportional to 209,142 and 323,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,142 and 323,160 is: 499,337.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,142 : 323,160 = 323,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,142/323,160 = 323,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,142x = 323,160 × 323,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,142x = 104,432,385,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,432,385,600/209,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,337.22
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