Finding the Third Proportional to 207,022 and 311,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,022 and 311,570 is: 468,915.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,022 : 311,570 = 311,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,022/311,570 = 311,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,022x = 311,570 × 311,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,022x = 97,075,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,075,864,900/207,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,915.69
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