Finding the Third Proportional to 207,222 and 314,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,222 and 314,884 is: 478,481.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,222 : 314,884 = 314,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,222/314,884 = 314,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,222x = 314,884 × 314,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,222x = 99,151,933,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,151,933,456/207,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,481.69
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