Finding the Third Proportional to 207,310 and 293,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,310 and 293,588 is: 415,773.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,310 : 293,588 = 293,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,310/293,588 = 293,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,310x = 293,588 × 293,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,310x = 86,193,913,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,193,913,744/207,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,773.06
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