Finding the Third Proportional to 209,928 and 328,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,928 and 328,368 is: 513,631.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,928 : 328,368 = 328,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,928/328,368 = 328,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,928x = 328,368 × 328,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,928x = 107,825,543,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,825,543,424/209,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,631.07
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