Finding the Third Proportional to 209,767 and 320,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,767 and 320,745 is: 490,436.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,767 : 320,745 = 320,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,767/320,745 = 320,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,767x = 320,745 × 320,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,767x = 102,877,355,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,877,355,025/209,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,436.32
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