Finding the Third Proportional to 207,894 and 313,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,894 and 313,723 is: 473,424.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,894 : 313,723 = 313,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,894/313,723 = 313,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,894x = 313,723 × 313,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,894x = 98,422,120,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,422,120,729/207,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,424.54
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