Finding the Third Proportional to 207,246 and 314,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,246 and 314,920 is: 478,535.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,246 : 314,920 = 314,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,246/314,920 = 314,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,246x = 314,920 × 314,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,246x = 99,174,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,174,606,400/207,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,535.68
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