Finding the Third Proportional to 207,376 and 306,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,376 and 306,688 is: 453,560.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,376 : 306,688 = 306,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,376/306,688 = 306,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,376x = 306,688 × 306,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,376x = 94,057,529,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,057,529,344/207,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,560.34
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