Finding the Third Proportional to 200,292 and 311,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,292 and 311,928 is: 485,786.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,292 : 311,928 = 311,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,292/311,928 = 311,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,292x = 311,928 × 311,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,292x = 97,299,077,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,299,077,184/200,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,786.14
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