Finding the Third Proportional to 207,422 and 313,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,422 and 313,040 is: 472,438.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,422 : 313,040 = 313,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,422/313,040 = 313,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,422x = 313,040 × 313,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,422x = 97,994,041,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,994,041,600/207,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,438.03
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