Finding the Third Proportional to 207,322 and 310,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,322 and 310,914 is: 466,267.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,322 : 310,914 = 310,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,322/310,914 = 310,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,322x = 310,914 × 310,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,322x = 96,667,515,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,667,515,396/207,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,267.52
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