Finding the Third Proportional to 207,504 and 315,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,504 and 315,360 is: 479,277.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,504 : 315,360 = 315,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,504/315,360 = 315,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,504x = 315,360 × 315,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,504x = 99,451,929,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,451,929,600/207,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,277.17
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