Finding the Third Proportional to 207,976 and 308,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,976 and 308,905 is: 458,813.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,976 : 308,905 = 308,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,976/308,905 = 308,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,976x = 308,905 × 308,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,976x = 95,422,299,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,422,299,025/207,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,813.99
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