Finding the Third Proportional to 207,378 and 306,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,378 and 306,691 is: 453,564.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,378 : 306,691 = 306,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,378/306,691 = 306,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,378x = 306,691 × 306,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,378x = 94,059,369,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,059,369,481/207,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,564.84
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