Finding the Third Proportional to 200,263 and 309,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,263 and 309,981 is: 479,810.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,263 : 309,981 = 309,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,263/309,981 = 309,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,263x = 309,981 × 309,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,263x = 96,088,220,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,088,220,361/200,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,810.15
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