Finding the Third Proportional to 207,027 and 313,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,027 and 313,646 is: 475,173.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,027 : 313,646 = 313,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,027/313,646 = 313,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,027x = 313,646 × 313,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,027x = 98,373,813,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,373,813,316/207,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,173.83
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