Finding the Third Proportional to 207,948 and 313,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,948 and 313,400 is: 472,327.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,948 : 313,400 = 313,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,948/313,400 = 313,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,948x = 313,400 × 313,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,948x = 98,219,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,219,560,000/207,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,327.50
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