Finding the Third Proportional to 207,366 and 311,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,366 and 311,841 is: 468,952.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,366 : 311,841 = 311,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,366/311,841 = 311,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,366x = 311,841 × 311,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,366x = 97,244,809,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,244,809,281/207,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,952.52
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