Finding the Third Proportional to 207,664 and 315,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,664 and 315,600 is: 479,637.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,664 : 315,600 = 315,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,664/315,600 = 315,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,664x = 315,600 × 315,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,664x = 99,603,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,603,360,000/207,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,637.11
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