Finding the Third Proportional to 207,632 and 312,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,632 and 312,063 is: 469,018.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,632 : 312,063 = 312,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,632/312,063 = 312,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,632x = 312,063 × 312,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,632x = 97,383,315,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,383,315,969/207,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,018.82
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