Finding the Third Proportional to 207,884 and 313,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,884 and 313,707 is: 473,399.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,884 : 313,707 = 313,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,884/313,707 = 313,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,884x = 313,707 × 313,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,884x = 98,412,081,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,412,081,849/207,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,399.02
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