Finding the Third Proportional to 207,316 and 311,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,316 and 311,136 is: 466,947.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,316 : 311,136 = 311,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,316/311,136 = 311,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,316x = 311,136 × 311,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,316x = 96,805,610,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,805,610,496/207,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,947.13
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