Finding the Third Proportional to 207,648 and 312,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,648 and 312,864 is: 471,393.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,648 : 312,864 = 312,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,648/312,864 = 312,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,648x = 312,864 × 312,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,648x = 97,883,882,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,883,882,496/207,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,393.33
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