Finding the Third Proportional to 200,292 and 310,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,292 and 310,026 is: 479,879.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,292 : 310,026 = 310,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,292/310,026 = 310,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,292x = 310,026 × 310,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,292x = 96,116,120,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,116,120,676/200,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,879.98
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