Finding the Third Proportional to 207,166 and 313,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,166 and 313,550 is: 474,564.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,166 : 313,550 = 313,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,166/313,550 = 313,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,166x = 313,550 × 313,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,166x = 98,313,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,313,602,500/207,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,564.37
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