Finding the Third Proportional to 207,390 and 311,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,390 and 311,007 is: 466,393.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,390 : 311,007 = 311,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,390/311,007 = 311,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,390x = 311,007 × 311,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,390x = 96,725,354,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,725,354,049/207,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,393.53
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