Finding the Third Proportional to 207,326 and 311,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,326 and 311,002 is: 466,522.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,326 : 311,002 = 311,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,326/311,002 = 311,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,326x = 311,002 × 311,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,326x = 96,722,244,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,722,244,004/207,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,522.50
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