Finding the Third Proportional to 200,064 and 316,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,064 and 316,800 is: 501,650.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,064 : 316,800 = 316,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,064/316,800 = 316,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,064x = 316,800 × 316,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,064x = 100,362,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,362,240,000/200,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,650.67
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