Finding the Third Proportional to 200,341 and 310,069.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,341 and 310,069.50 is: 479,897.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,341 : 310,069.50 = 310,069.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,341/310,069.50 = 310,069.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,341x = 310,069.50 × 310,069.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,341x = 96,143,094,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,143,094,830.25/200,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,897.25
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