Finding the Third Proportional to 207,686 and 311,183.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,686 and 311,183.50 is: 466,257.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,686 : 311,183.50 = 311,183.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,686/311,183.50 = 311,183.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,686x = 311,183.50 × 311,183.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,686x = 96,835,170,672.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,835,170,672.25/207,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,257.57
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