Finding the Third Proportional to 207,312 and 435,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,312 and 435,513 is: 914,908.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,312 : 435,513 = 435,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,312/435,513 = 435,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,312x = 435,513 × 435,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,312x = 189,671,573,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,671,573,169/207,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,908.80
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