Finding the Third Proportional to 207,266 and 316,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,266 and 316,912 is: 484,561.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,266 : 316,912 = 316,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,266/316,912 = 316,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,266x = 316,912 × 316,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,266x = 100,433,215,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,433,215,744/207,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,561.94
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