Finding the Third Proportional to 207,936 and 313,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,936 and 313,383 is: 472,303.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,936 : 313,383 = 313,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,936/313,383 = 313,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,936x = 313,383 × 313,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,936x = 98,208,904,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,208,904,689/207,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,303.52
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