Finding the Third Proportional to 207,229 and 311,612.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,229 and 311,612.75 is: 468,575.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,229 : 311,612.75 = 311,612.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,229/311,612.75 = 311,612.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,229x = 311,612.75 × 311,612.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,229x = 97,102,505,962.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,102,505,962.56/207,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,575.86
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