Finding the Third Proportional to 207,744 and 311,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,744 and 311,265 is: 466,371.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,744 : 311,265 = 311,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,744/311,265 = 311,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,744x = 311,265 × 311,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,744x = 96,885,900,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,885,900,225/207,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,371.59
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