Finding the Third Proportional to 207,831 and 315,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,831 and 315,027 is: 477,513.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,831 : 315,027 = 315,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,831/315,027 = 315,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,831x = 315,027 × 315,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,831x = 99,242,010,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,242,010,729/207,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,513.03
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