Finding the Third Proportional to 207,750 and 313,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,750 and 313,596 is: 473,369.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,750 : 313,596 = 313,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,750/313,596 = 313,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,750x = 313,596 × 313,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,750x = 98,342,451,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,342,451,216/207,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,369.20
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