Finding the Third Proportional to 207,816 and 311,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,816 and 311,964 is: 468,306.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,816 : 311,964 = 311,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,816/311,964 = 311,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,816x = 311,964 × 311,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,816x = 97,321,537,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,321,537,296/207,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,306.28
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