Finding the Third Proportional to 207,890 and 313,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,890 and 313,714 is: 473,406.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,890 : 313,714 = 313,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,890/313,714 = 313,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,890x = 313,714 × 313,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,890x = 98,416,473,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,416,473,796/207,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,406.48
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