Finding the Third Proportional to 207,770 and 311,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,770 and 311,895 is: 468,202.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,770 : 311,895 = 311,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,770/311,895 = 311,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,770x = 311,895 × 311,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,770x = 97,278,491,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,278,491,025/207,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,202.78
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