Finding the Third Proportional to 207,922 and 310,499
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,922 and 310,499 is: 463,681.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,922 : 310,499 = 310,499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,922/310,499 = 310,499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,922x = 310,499 × 310,499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,922x = 96,409,629,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,409,629,001/207,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,681.71
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