Finding the Third Proportional to 207,548 and 313,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,548 and 313,226 is: 472,712.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,548 : 313,226 = 313,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,548/313,226 = 313,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,548x = 313,226 × 313,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,548x = 98,110,527,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,110,527,076/207,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,712.47
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