Finding the Third Proportional to 207,924 and 311,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,924 and 311,415 is: 466,417.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,924 : 311,415 = 311,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,924/311,415 = 311,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,924x = 311,415 × 311,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,924x = 96,979,302,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,979,302,225/207,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,417.07
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