Finding the Third Proportional to 207,432 and 313,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,432 and 313,056 is: 472,463.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,432 : 313,056 = 313,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,432/313,056 = 313,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,432x = 313,056 × 313,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,432x = 98,004,059,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,004,059,136/207,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,463.55
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