Finding the Third Proportional to 207,652 and 312,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,652 and 312,870 is: 471,402.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,652 : 312,870 = 312,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,652/312,870 = 312,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,652x = 312,870 × 312,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,652x = 97,887,636,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,887,636,900/207,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,402.33
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