Finding the Third Proportional to 207,935 and 313,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,935 and 313,382 is: 472,302.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,935 : 313,382 = 313,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,935/313,382 = 313,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,935x = 313,382 × 313,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,935x = 98,208,277,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,208,277,924/207,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,302.78
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