Finding the Third Proportional to 207,689 and 311,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,689 and 311,184 is: 466,252.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,689 : 311,184 = 311,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,689/311,184 = 311,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,689x = 311,184 × 311,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,689x = 96,835,481,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,835,481,856/207,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,252.34
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