Finding the Third Proportional to 200,304 and 311,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,304 and 311,940 is: 485,794.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,304 : 311,940 = 311,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,304/311,940 = 311,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,304x = 311,940 × 311,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,304x = 97,306,563,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,306,563,600/200,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,794.41
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